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Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Ducula galeata
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Endangered
Envergadura
58,8 cm
Peso
600,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 58,8 cm | 23.1 in |
| Peso | 600,0 g | 21.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Espécies | Ducula galeata |
Distribution
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
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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