Pinon's Imperial Pigeon
A species of Imperial pigeons Scientific name : Ducula pinon Genus : Imperial pigeons
Pinon's Imperial Pigeon, A species of Imperial pigeons
Botanical name: Ducula pinon
Genus: Imperial pigeons
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Description
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Description
Pinon's imperial pigeon (Ducula pinon) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species is named after Rose de Freycinet née Pinon. Several subspecies have been designated: Ducula pinon pinon (Quoy and Gaimard) - Western Papuan Islands; Aru Islands; southern New Guinea from the Mimika River to Hall Sound. Ducula pinon rubiensis (A. B. Meyer) - Geelvink Bay, New Guinea to Eatna Bay Ducula pinon jobiensis (Schlegel) - Jobi Island, northern coast of New Guinea; Dampier and Vulcan Islands. Ducula pinon salvadorii (Tristram) - D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago: Fergusson and Goodenough Islands; Louisiade Archipelago : St. Aignan, Rossel and Sudest Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
48 cm
Feeding Habits
Pinon's Imperial Pigeon primarily consumes fruits and berries, favoring larger varieties. They forage in the canopy and are typically observed alone or in small groups, with congregations occurring mostly at fruiting trees.
Habitat
The habitat of pinon's Imperial Pigeon typically includes lowland forests, both primary and selectively logged, as well as partially cleared regions and gallery forests within savanna ecosystems. These birds are also found in monsoon forests and mangroves. They commonly occupy areas from sea level extending to regions of elevated terrain. Pinon's Imperial Pigeon can adapt to a variety of forested environments, demonstrating flexibility in habitat preferences.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Imperial pigeons Species
Pinon's Imperial Pigeon 
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