Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Ducula melanochroa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-melanochroa"></birdfyi-bird>The Bismarck Imperial-pigeon (Ducula melanochroa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.6 cm and a weight of 663 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Bismarck Imperial-pigeon (Ducula melanochroa), 40 cm. Dark sooty-black overall with iridescent green gloss; pale grey head. Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Inhabits lowland and hill primary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively secure in remaining forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,6 cm | 19.1 in |
| Peso | 663,0 g | 23.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Especies | Ducula melanochroa |
Distribution
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family