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
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Micronesian imperial pigeon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.

