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Pinon's Imperial-pigeon

Ducula pinon

Least Concern
Wingspan
51.9 cm
Weight
756.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Pinon's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula pinon) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.9 cm and a weight of 756 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Pinon's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula pinon), 45 cm. Dark green with a pale grey head, pinkish underparts and dark tail. Found in lowland forest of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and widespread in lowland New Guinea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 51.9 cm 20.4 in
Weight 756.0 g 26.67 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 pinon

Distribution

Pinon's Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pinon's Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Pinon's Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pinon's Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Pinon's Imperial-pigeon?
The Pinon's Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 51.9 cm, weight of 756.0 g.
What order and family does the Pinon's Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Pinon's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula pinon) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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