Papuan Mountain-Pigeon
Papuan Mountain-Pigeon
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The Papuan Mountain-Pigeon is a large, striking species characterized by its grey head, white breast, and purplish-chestnut body. It is an agile flyer of montane forests, often seen in flocks.
Where to spot
Montane forests of New Guinea and nearby islands (e.g., Biak, Goodenough, Fergusson, Karkar).
How to spot
Scan the skies above montane forest valleys for flocks flying high. Also, look in fruiting trees within the forest. Their distinctive plumage helps identification when seen well.
When to spot
Year-round, typically observed soaring above valleys or feeding in trees during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Montane forests of New Guinea and nearby islands (e.g., Biak, Goodenough, Fergusson, Karkar).
How to spot
Scan the skies above montane forest valleys for flocks flying high. Also, look in fruiting trees within the forest. Their distinctive plumage helps identification when seen well.
When to spot
Year-round, typically observed soaring above valleys or feeding in trees during daylight hours.
These pigeons are highly nomadic, following fruiting trees across vast areas of montane forest, covering considerable distances in search of food and moving between valleys.
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