Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon
Ducula whartoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-whartoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.2 cm and a weight of 570.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,2 cm | 19.8 in |
| Peso | 570,8333333333334 g | 20.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 24-27 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Espécies | Ducula whartoni |
Distribution
Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family