Thailand

Mountain Imperial-Pigeon

Has a wide range in south-eastern
Asia...largest pigeon in its area.

Ducula badia

(L 17-20")

Khao Yai National Park

17Mar2016

Ducula means to lead.

In the 8th Cent. B.C., Greeks were using
pigeons to send the results of Olympic
Games from town to town.

(Carl Zimmer, NY Times, 5Feb2013)