Ducula pinon pinon

(Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)

Vernacular names
English : Pinon’s imperial-pigeon
French : Carpophage de Pinon

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Columbiformes
Family : Columbidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known

Identification
Adults can reach a length of 48 cm for a weight of 802 g. Bright red naked skin around eyes. Plumage mostly grey turning rich brown on belly. Dark pink tinge on breast, white tail band. No markings on grey wings for this subspecies.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs on west Papuan islands on Vogelkop Peninsula, south and south-east New Guinea. Species found on New Guinea and nearby islands. Lives in most types of forests, wooded agricultural areas and mangroves, to 900 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is at least fairly common within its range and shows sign of adaptability if enough fruiting trees remain.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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