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Torresian Imperial-PigeonAlternate name(s): "Australian Pied Imperial-Pigeon", "Torres Strait Pigeon", "(White) Nutmeg Pigeon" ![]() Size: 38-44 cm Weight: 400-530 g |
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Similar species |
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See Pied
Imperial-Pigeon at Wikipedia ![]() |
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Photos |
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ADULT |
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MALE |
Frontal view of a male Torresian Imperial-Pigeon "cooing" for
its partner; the sex was determined based on behaviour, not
by outward appearance (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Darwin, NT, May 2013]
Sex unknown |
Frontal view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
[Darwin, NT, August 2014]
Near-lateral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Darwin, NT, September 2017]
Close-up lateral view of a roosting Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, QLD, November 2018]
Lateral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
[Darwin, NT, August 2014]
Close-up lateral/ventral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, QLD, November 2018]
Lateral view of two Torresian Imperial-Pigeons roosting high up in a tree
[Darwin, NT, August 2014]
Near-dorsal view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Tiwi Island, NT, August 2013]
Near-dorsal view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Tiwi Island, NT, August 2013]
Dorsal view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
[Darwin, NT, August 2014]
Near-dorsal view of two Torresian Imperial-Pigeons high up in a tree
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Tiwi park, NT, May 2013]
Lateral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon in flight
[Darwin, NT, August 2014]
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Breeding information |
Breeding season: Aug - Jan | Eggs: 1 | Incubation period: 26 - 28 days | Fledging age: 21 - 28 days |
Nest building: Female & male | Incubation: Female & male | Dependent care: Female & male |
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Nest |
"bungobittah", "malunna" = nest [Aboriginal] |
Type: Rudimentary basket | Material: Sticks, twigs | Height above ground: 1 - 10 m |
Nests can be placed as low as 1 m from the ground in mangrove, but will be higher in rainforest.
Close-up lateral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon on its nest
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, QLD, December 2018]
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Eggs |
"boyanga", "booyanga", "derinya", "dirandil", "koomura", "ngampu", "nooluk", "pateena" = Egg; "dirundirri" = eggs [Aboriginal]; "gawu" = eggs [gamilaraay] |
Size: 45 x 31 mm | Colour: White | Shape: Oval |
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Behaviour |
Frontal view of a male Torresian Imperial-Pigeon "cooing" for his partner
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Darwin, NT, May 2013]
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Food, Diet |
Torresian Imperial-Pigeon feeding on the fruit of a Carpentaria Palm
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Darwin, NT, September 2017]
Lateral view of a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon feeding on fruit
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Tiwi Island, NT, August 2013]
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Call(s)/Song |
For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. The
interpretation of their meaning is our own;
comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
piedimp_20140817.m4a |
spilorrhoa (Top End, NT) |
Contact call (Little Corella in bkgd) | © MD | |
piedimp_20140817_NR.m4a |
spilorrhoa (Top End, NT) |
Contact call | © MD |