Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula rufigaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-rufigaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 498 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster), 41 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts and a diagnostic purple-washed tail; pale grey head. Found in montane forests of New Guinea above 600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread across New Guinea highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 498.0 g | 17.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula rufigaster |
Distribution
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family