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Spice Imperial-pigeon

Ducula myristicivora

Least Concern
Envergadura
50,2 cm
Peso
535,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-pink head; specialises in nutmeg seeds. Found on islands of the Banda Sea and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore; key nutmeg disperser. Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 50,2 cm 19.8 in
Peso 535,0 g 18.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Espécies Ducula myristicivora

Distribution

Spice Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Spice Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Spice Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Spice Imperial-pigeon?
The Spice Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 50.2 cm, weight of 535.0 g.
What order and family does the Spice Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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