The Timor Imperial-Pigeon is a large, predominantly grey imperial pigeon with a contrasting pale belly, endemic to the islands of Timor and Wetar. It is often found in forested hills and mountains.
Where to spot
Endemic to the islands of Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sundas, Indonesia. Primarily found in montane and submontane forests, ranging from moderate to high elevations, typically above 600 meters.
How to spot
Look for its overall grey plumage, large size, and especially the contrasting pale grey or whitish belly which distinguishes it from other pigeons. Its deep, booming coo is also a key identifier for its presence.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen perched high in trees or flying across valleys. Early mornings or late afternoons are generally good times for observation when they are actively foraging.
Where to spot
Endemic to the islands of Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sundas, Indonesia. Primarily found in montane and submontane forests, ranging from moderate to high elevations, typically above 600 meters.
How to spot
Look for its overall grey plumage, large size, and especially the contrasting pale grey or whitish belly which distinguishes it from other pigeons. Its deep, booming coo is also a key identifier for its presence.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen perched high in trees or flying across valleys. Early mornings or late afternoons are generally good times for observation when they are actively foraging.
This imperial pigeon is a significant disperser of seeds in its island habitats, playing a crucial role in the regeneration and health of native forests on Timor and Wetar.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.