About the Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon
The Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula whartoni) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code ciipig1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula whartoni |
| Species Codes | ciipig1, CIPI, CIIP, CHIP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula whartoni) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon?
The Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Christmas Island Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ciipig1, or on iNaturalist.