Polynesian Imperial Pigeon

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Polynesian Imperial Pigeon (<em>Ducula aurorae</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Polynesian Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aurorae) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ducula; binomial: Ducula aurorae; authority: (Peale, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic. Includes extinct wilkesii as a synonym (Cibois et al. 2017; Thibault & Cibois 2017).

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