Elegant imperial pigeon
The elegant imperial pigeon, also known as blue-tailed imperial-pigeon, is a large pigeon, with upperparts mainly dark blue-green in colour with an iridescent sheen. Head, neck and underparts are mostly pale grey, with red-brown undertail coverts.Distribution
It lives in small islands in Wallacea and off western New Guinea, as well as the Aru Islands. It has been recorded as a vagrant at Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.Habitat
Canopy of monsoon rainforest with fruiting trees.Food
The pigeon feeds on fruit.Voice
It possesses a loud growling call.
