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Mountain Imperial-pigeon

Ducula badia

Least Concern
Wingspan
46.4 cm
Weight
490.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.4 cm and a weight of 490.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia), 50 cm. Large; dark metallic green above with a pale pinkish-grey head; maroon-chestnut mantle. Found in montane broadleaf forest from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia above 800 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common in montane forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 46.4 cm 18.3 in
Weight 490.5 g 17.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Species Ducula badia

Distribution

Mountain Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mountain Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Mountain Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mountain Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Mountain Imperial-pigeon?
The Mountain Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 46.4 cm, weight of 490.5 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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