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Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea

The green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea) is a large forest pigeon.

Distribution and habitat
This is a forest species which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from India east to Indonesia. It has several subspecies, including the distinctive Celebes form, chestnut-naped imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea paulina).

Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea

Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea
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Description
The green imperial pigeon is a large, plump pigeon, 45 cm in length. Its back, wings and tail are metallic green. The head and underparts are white, apart from maroon undertail coverts. Sexes are similar. The bird's call is deep and resonant, and is often the first indication of the presence of this treetop species.

The Nicobar imperial pigeon (Ducula nicobarica) is sometimes still considered conspecific.

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Behaviour
This is an arboreal dove, feeding on plant material in the tree canopy. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general.

It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays a single white egg. The birds are not very gregarious, but will form small flocks.

Conservation status
Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22725586A94896636.
doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22725586A94896636.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 19th of May 2017
Location: Udawalawa National Park, Sri Lanka


Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea
Green Imperial Pigeon - Ducula aenea
19 May 2017 - Udawalawa National Park

Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea
Green Imperial Pigeon - Ducula aenea
19 May 2017 - Udawalawa National Park, Sri Lanka

Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea
Green Imperial Pigeon - Ducula aenea
19 May 2017 - Udawalawa National Park, Sri Lanka



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