Malabar Imperial Pigeon
Malabar Imperial Pigeon (<em>Ducula cuprea</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Malabar Imperial Pigeon (Ducula cuprea) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ducula; binomial: Ducula cuprea; authority: (Jerdon, 1840).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Malabar Imperial Pigeon Ducula cuprea is split from Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia based on differences in morphology and vocalizations (Niranjana & Praveen 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
