Christmas Imperial Pigeon
Ducula whartoni
Least ConcernAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The Christmas imperial pigeon or Christmas Island imperial pigeon, also known as Black imperial pigeon, Dusky imperial pigeon, Wharton's imperial pigeon, or burong pergam, is a large imperial pigeon endemic to Christmas Island in the northeastern Indian Ocean. It has an overall grey-blue colouration, and juveniles are duller than adults. It makes a soft purring coo sound and a deeper whoo sound comparable to a cow mooing. It lays one glossy white egg per brood, and is possibly somewhat colonial.
Fun Fact
It has an overall grey-blue colouration, and juveniles are duller than adults.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat larger food items.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance