Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-chalconota"></birdfyi-bird>The Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 553.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 553.5 g | 19.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula chalconota |
Distribution
Shining Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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