Ducula spilorrhoa

(Gray, 1858)

Vernacular names
English : Torresian imperial-pigeon
French : Carpophage argenté

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Columbiformes
Family : Columbidae
Notes : No subspecies known

Identification
The species grows to 44 cm in length for a weight of 550 g. Light grey-white to pure white plumage with black flight feathers. Underside of tail, vent and thighs with rows of black spots. Yellow bill, grey feet.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in Australasia, from coastal and southern New Guinea and Aru Island to parts of north Australia. Lives in swamp and mangrove forests, forest edges and woodlands, to 300 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is still widespread but the huge flocks formerly encountered are greatly diminished because of hunting, especially in Australia.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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