Spice Imperial-pigeon
Ducula myristicivora
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-myristicivora"></birdfyi-bird>The Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.2 cm and a weight of 535 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-pink head; specialises in nutmeg seeds. Found on islands of the Banda Sea and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore; key nutmeg disperser. Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.2 cm | 19.8 in |
| Weight | 535.0 g | 18.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula myristicivora |
Distribution
Spice Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family