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Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula rufigaster
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Least Concern
Envergadura
39,3 cm
Peso
498,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
Sobre
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster), 41 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts and a diagnostic purple-washed tail; pale grey head. Found in montane forests of New Guinea above 600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread across New Guinea highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Peso | 498,0 g | 17.57 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 rufigaster |
Distribution
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon?
The Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 498.0 g.
What order and family does the Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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