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Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon

Ducula concinna

Least Concern
Wingspan
55.3 cm
Weight
812.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula concinna), 43 cm. Dark green with a distinctive blue-grey tail; pale head and maroon-pink underparts. Found in the Moluccas and Tanimbar Islands. Inhabits coastal forest and small island forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; island-hopping nomad sensitive to hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 55.3 cm 21.8 in
Weight 812.5 g 28.66 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon?
The Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 55.3 cm, weight of 812.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula concinna) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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