Elegant Imperial Pigeon
A species of Imperial pigeons Scientific name : Ducula concinna Genus : Imperial pigeons
Elegant Imperial Pigeon, A species of Imperial pigeons
Botanical name: Ducula concinna
Genus: Imperial pigeons
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Description
The elegant imperial pigeon, (Ducula concinna) also known as blue-tailed imperial-pigeon, is a large (43 cm in length) pigeon, with upperparts mainly dark blue-green in colour with an iridescent sheen. Head, neck and underparts are mostly pale grey, with red-brown undertail coverts. 
Size
43 cm
Feeding Habits
Elegant Imperial Pigeon primarily consumes fruit, employing foraging techniques for feeding. Distinctive dietary adaptations enable it to process various fruits, showcasing a preference that differentiates it from other birds.
Habitat
Elegant Imperial Pigeon predominantly resides in the canopy layer of both primary and secondary monsoon rainforests, which are often rich in fruiting trees. This bird species is adapted to a variety of wooded habitats, including forest edges and agricultural lands with significant tree coverage. Elegant Imperial Pigeon generally inhabits lowland regions but is also known to occur at elevations up to at least 850 meters. They are typically confined to small islands within their broader geographical range.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It lives in small islands in Wallacea and off western New Guinea, as well as the Aru Islands. It has been recorded as a vagrant at Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Imperial pigeons Species
Elegant Imperial Pigeon 
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