Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon
Ducula cuprea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-cuprea"></birdfyi-bird>The Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.6 cm and a weight of 486 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea), 43 cm. Dark bronze-green upperparts; pale grey head; underparts washed coppery-pink. Endemic to the hills of southwestern India (Western Ghats) and Sri Lanka. Inhabits dense evergreen forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; dependent on intact Western Ghats forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.6 cm | 18.0 in |
| Weight | 486.0 g | 17.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula cuprea |
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Other species in the Columbidae family