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Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Ducula galeata
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 605 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Ducula
- Species galeata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 605 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Nuku Hiva (c Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 605 g, with a wing length of about 29.4 cm and a tail of around 19.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 33 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is a large bird that weighs around 605 g.
Where does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon live?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Nuku Hiva (c Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon belong to?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon eat?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon migrate?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon make?
1 real field recording of the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon's range?
The Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon has a mapped global range of about 33 km².
Conservation
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