Gray Imperial-Pigeon

The grey imperial pigeon (Ducula pickeringii) belongs to bird in the family Columbidae. paler with a more defined white ring around eye. paler and less pink on underparts It has been noted feeding on fruits of figs and Cananga trees. It sometimes associates with Green imperial pigeon and Pied imperial pigeon. Its recorded distribution includes the Sulu Archipelago, Miangas and Talaud Islands. It is a small island specialist where its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. (Wikipedia, general species account).

Three subspecies are recognized: D. p. pickeringii – Found on islets off of North and Northeast Borneo and the islets in the Sulu Sea from Balabac, Cagayancillo and Sulu Island. D. p. langhornei – Found on West Bolod, East Bolod and Loran. D. p. palmasensis – Found on Miangas and Talaud Islands . Not much is known about its breeding habits but a female with a developing egg inside was taken in January in Miangas. (Wikipedia, general species account).