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The large, nomadic pigeon of mangroves and riverine forests.
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At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatWoodland edge, farmland, urban trees, scrub, and open ground with seed sources nearby.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Powys, V.
Range map
Range map
6visible hotspots
363visible records
0states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note the distinctive, full black collar that narrows at the front and meets the maroon back. Black tail with white band across. Unmistakable when seen perched, but in flight similar to Pinon’s Imperial-Pigeon. Collared Imperial-Pigeon is much more likely in mangroves.
Behavior
Small flocks often seen in flight or perched up on exposed branches. Call, a deep, muffled “woo-oo pooo” with the first 2-note call falling and the last, lower in pitch.
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