Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Malabar imperial pigeon
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Length about 40–45 cm; weight ~450–600 g. A large, elegant pigeon with glossy coppery-brown plumage, pale grey head and neck, and dark maroon wings and tail. The eyes are deep red, and the overall appearance is stately and rich-toned.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident and endemic to the Western Ghats of India, from southern Maharashtra through Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Non-migratory.
Migrate to:
Non-migratory; remains within its forested range year-round, though it may move locally following fruiting seasons.
Breeding season:
March to June, coinciding with the pre-monsoon months. Pairs perform soft cooing and display flights during courtship.
Breed in:
Builds a simple platform nest of twigs high in tall evergreen trees. Lays one, occasionally two, white eggs. Both parents share incubation and feeding duties.
Habitat:
Found in evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, often in hilly or mountainous terrain up to about 1800 m elevation. Usually stays in the canopy and is shy and unobtrusive.
Diet:
Feeds mainly on fruits and berries, especially figs, consumed directly from trees. Plays an important role in seed dispersal within forest ecosystems. Occasionally eats tender leaves and shoots.
