About the Green Imperial-Pigeon
The green imperial pigeon is a large forest pigeon. The large range extends from Nepal, southern India and Sri Lanka eastwards to southern China, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula aenea |
| Species Codes | gripig1, GIPI, GRIP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Green Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aenea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green Imperial-Pigeon?
The Green Imperial-Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Green Imperial-Pigeon?
The green imperial pigeon is a large forest pigeon. The large range extends from Nepal, southern India and Sri Lanka eastwards to southern China, Indonesia and the Philippines....
Where can I report a Green Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gripig1, or on iNaturalist.
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