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Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon

Ducula whartoni

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
50,2 cm
Berat
570,8333333333334 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni), 45 cm. Dark slate-green overall; heavier and darker than relatives. Endemic to Christmas Island (Australia). Inhabits primary rainforest. Frugivore, key seed disperser for the island. Least Concern; protected within National Park.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 50,2 cm 19.8 in
Berat 570,8333333333334 g 20.14 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 24-27 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Spesies Ducula whartoni

Distribution

Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 24-27 days.
How big is the Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon?
The Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 50.2 cm, weight of 570.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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