About the Elegant Imperial-Pigeon
The elegant imperial pigeon, also known as blue-tailed imperial-pigeon, is a large pigeon, with upperparts mainly dark blue-green in colour with an iridescent sheen. Head, neck and underparts are mostly pale grey, with red-brown undertail coverts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula concinna |
| Species Codes | elipig1, EIPI, ELIP, BTIP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Elegant Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula concinna) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Imperial-Pigeon?
The elegant imperial pigeon, also known as blue-tailed imperial-pigeon, is a large pigeon, with upperparts mainly dark blue-green in colour with an iridescent sheen. Head, neck and underparts are mostly pale grey, with red-brown undertail coverts....
Where can I report a Elegant Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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