White Imperial-pigeon
Ducula luctuosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-luctuosa"></birdfyi-bird>The White Imperial-pigeon (Ducula luctuosa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.5 cm and a weight of 410 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White Imperial-pigeon (Ducula luctuosa), 40 cm. Entirely white with grey-washed flight feathers; endemic to the North Sulawesi and Maluku Islands. Inhabits coastal forest and small island vegetation. Frugivore. Near Threatened; hunted for food across its island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.5 cm | 19.1 in |
| Weight | 410.0 g | 14.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula luctuosa |
Distribution
White Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family