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Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon
Ducula cuprea
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
45,6 cm
Gewicht
486,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes
Über uns
Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea), 43 cm. Dark bronze-green upperparts; pale grey head; underparts washed coppery-pink. Endemic to the hills of southwestern India (Western Ghats) and Sri Lanka. Inhabits dense evergreen forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; dependent on intact Western Ghats forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 45,6 cm | 18.0 in |
| Gewicht | 486,0 g | 17.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Arten | Ducula cuprea |
External Databases
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Is the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon?
The Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 45.6 cm, weight of 486.0 g.
What order and family does the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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