Polynesian Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aurorae)
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Polynesian Imperial Pigeon

Ducula aurorae (Peale, 1849)

507 gWeight

The Polynesian imperial pigeon or Society Islands pigeon (Ducula aurorae) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Polynesian imperial pigeon or Society Islands pigeon (Ducula aurorae) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon?

The Polynesian Imperial Pigeon weighs around 507 g.

Where does the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Makatea (western Tuamotu Archipelago) and formerly Society Islands.

Is the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon as Endangered.

What does the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Weight
507 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
234 mm
Tail
146 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Makatea (western Tuamotu Archipelago) and formerly Society Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Ducula

Other birds in the genus Ducula

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Polynesian Imperial Pigeon

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