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Pied Imperial-pigeon

Ducula bicolor

Least Concern
Wingspan
45.2 cm
Weight
420.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Pied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bicolor), 41 cm. Striking black-and-white: white body with black flight feathers and tail tip. Coastal and island specialist from Myanmar through the Philippines and Indonesia to New Guinea. Frugivore; undertakes mass inter-island movements. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 45.2 cm 17.8 in
Weight 420.0 g 14.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Pied Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pied Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Pied Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Pied Imperial-pigeon?
The Pied Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 45.2 cm, weight of 420.0 g.
What order and family does the Pied Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Pied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bicolor) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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