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Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon

Ducula galeata

Endangered
Envergure
58,8 cm
Poids
600,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.8 cm and a weight of 600 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 58,8 cm 23.1 in
Poids 600,0 g 21.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Espèces Ducula galeata

Distribution

Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon endangered?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon has a wingspan of 58.8 cm, weight of 600.0 g.
What order and family does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon belong to?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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