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Polynesian Imperial-pigeon

Ducula aurorae

Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
46,8 cm
Khối Lượng
507,2 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae), 43 cm. Pale grey-white head and underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Maupiti) of French Polynesia. Inhabits montane and lowland forest. Endangered; heavy hunting and introduced predators have caused steep decline.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 46,8 cm 18.4 in
Khối Lượng 507,2 g 17.89 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Họ Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Loài Ducula aurorae

Distribution

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Polynesian Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Polynesian Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Polynesian Imperial-pigeon?
The Polynesian Imperial-pigeon has a wingspan of 46.8 cm, weight of 507.2 g.
What order and family does the Polynesian Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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