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New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Ducula goliath
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
58,6 cm
Gewicht
782,6 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes
Über uns
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath), 55 cm. Largest living pigeon; dark metallic green upperparts, pale grey head and reddish-maroon underparts. Endemic to New Caledonia's main island (Grande Terre). Inhabits dense humid forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to shrinking native forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 58,6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Gewicht | 782,6 g | 27.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Arten | Ducula goliath |
Distribution
New Caledonian 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 New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 58.6 cm, weight of 782.6 g.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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