Collared Imperial Pigeon
A species of Imperial pigeons Scientific name : Ducula mullerii Genus : Imperial pigeons
Collared Imperial Pigeon, A species of Imperial pigeons
Botanical name: Ducula mullerii
Genus: Imperial pigeons
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Description General Info
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Description
The species has an average body length of 40 cm and weighs about 600 g. It has grey upperparts and largely grey-pink underparts, and is distinguished by a striking and diagnostic complete black collar against an otherwise white throat.
Size
41 cm
Feeding Habits
Collared Imperial Pigeon, primarily frugivorous, consumes forest tree fruits, including Tristiropsis canarioides and Cananga odorata, with palm fruits also featured in its diet. Swallows food whole, capable of ingesting fruits up to 5 cm in diameter.
Habitat
Collared Imperial Pigeon predominantly inhabits lush primary rainforests, often in proximity to riverine systems. These birds are also known to occupy swamp forests and mangrove ecosystems, favoring regions with abundant fruiting trees to support their diet. They thrive in the lowland forests of broader geographical tropical regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The collared imperial pigeon occurs in northern and southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. It has also been recorded from Boigu and Saibai islands. It may visit the northern Torres Strait islands as a vagrant. It inhabits lowland rainforest, swamp forest, mangroves and riverine vegetation.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Imperial pigeons Species
Collared Imperial Pigeon