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Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
42,4 cm
Gewicht
553,5 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes
Über uns
Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 42,4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Gewicht | 553,5 g | 19.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Arten | Ducula chalconota |
Distribution
Shining Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Shining Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Shining Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Shining Imperial-pigeon?
The Shining Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 553.5 g.
What order and family does the Shining Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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