Geelvink Imperial Pigeon

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ducula; binomial: Ducula geelvinkiana; authority: (Schlegel, 1873).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Ducula geelvinkiana is split from Spice Imperial Pigeon Ducula myristicivora based on vocal and morphological differences (Beehler & Pratt 2016; Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife).

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