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Collared Imperial-pigeon

Ducula mullerii

Least Concern
Wingspan
46.6 cm
Weight
581.6666666666666 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii), 43 cm. Dark metallic green with a distinctive pale collar and grey head; pinkish underparts. Found in lowland forest of southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common in suitable habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 46.6 cm 18.3 in
Weight 581.6666666666666 g 20.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Collared Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Collared Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Collared Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Collared Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Collared Imperial-pigeon?
The Collared Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 46.6 cm, weight of 581.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Collared Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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