A Mountain Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula badia)drinking from a forest pool in Western Thailand


The Mountain Imperial Pigeon (Ducula badia), also known as the Maroon-backed Imperial Pigeon or Hodgson's Imperial Pigeon, is a species in the pigeon and dove family with a wide range in south-eastern Asia. It is the largest pigeon species in its range at 43–51cm (17–20 in) in length. This pigeon has a wide range in south-eastern Asia, where it occurs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.


Size: 4864px × 3300px
Location: Phukieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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