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Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon

Ducula galeata

Endangered
Envergadura
58,8 cm
Peso
600,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
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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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.

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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