Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon

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

Overview

Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ducula; binomial: Ducula galeata; authority: (Bonaparte, 1855).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Marquesan Imperial Pigeon Ducula galeata to the more precise Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon following HBW/BirdLife.

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