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New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon

Ducula goliath

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
58,6 cm
Ağırlık
782,6 g
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes

Hakkında

New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath), 55 cm. Largest living pigeon; dark metallic green upperparts, pale grey head and reddish-maroon underparts. Endemic to New Caledonia's main island (Grande Terre). Inhabits dense humid forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to shrinking native forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 58,6 cm 23.1 in
Ağırlık 782,6 g 27.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familya Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Türler Ducula goliath

Distribution

New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 58.6 cm, weight of 782.6 g.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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