Green Imperial Pigeon
A species of Imperial pigeons Scientific name : Ducula aenea Genus : Imperial pigeons
Green Imperial Pigeon, A species of Imperial pigeons
Botanical name: Ducula aenea
Genus: Imperial pigeons
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Description
The green imperial pigeon is a large, plump pigeon, 45 centimetres (18 in) in length. Its back, wings and tail are metallic green. The head and underparts are white, apart from maroon undertail coverts. Sexes are similar. The bird's call is deep and resonant, and is often the first indication of the presence of this treetop species. 
Size
47 cm
Colors
Brown
Green
Gray
White
Blue
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Green Imperial Pigeon primarily consumes fruits, particularly figs, directly from the tree canopy. Green Imperial Pigeon exhibits arboreal foraging behaviors and has a preference for ripe, juicy fruits, showcasing a frugivorous diet specialized for treetop feeding.
Habitat
Green Imperial Pigeon thrives in diverse forested habitats, notably evergreen, monsoon forests, and even secondary growth areas. Habitually found in lowland regions, green Imperial Pigeon adapts well to environments such as coastal scrub, coconut groves, mixed gardens, mangroves, nipah palm swamps, savannas, and open country with sparse tree cover. Its presence spans across broader tropical southern Asia without being restricted to specific altitudes, as sightings range from sea level to mountainous regions reaching up to 1,300 meters.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Behavior
This is an arboreal dove, feeding on plant material in the tree canopy. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general. It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays a single white egg. The birds are not very gregarious, but will form small flocks.
Distribution Area
This is a forest species which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Nepal and India east to Indonesia. It has several subspecies, including the distinctive Celebes form, chestnut-naped imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea paulina).
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Imperial pigeons Species
Green Imperial Pigeon 
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