Micronesian Imperial Pigeon
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Doves and Pigeons

Micronesian Imperial Pigeon

Ducula oceanica

VUVulnerable
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The Micronesian imperial pigeon (Ducula oceanica), also known as the Micronesian pigeon, and Belochel is a species of bird in the family Columbidae (doves). It is found in Palau, the Caroline Islands, the Marshall Islands and Nauru. Its habitats include montane forests, secondary forests, forests on beaches, and mangroves. It is threatened by hunting and deforestation, and the IUCN has assessed it as a near-threatened species.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.