About the Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon
The Mindoro imperial pigeon, also known as Mindoro zone-tailed pigeon, Great Mindoro pigeon or Pink-throated Imperial pigeon, is a bird species in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the mountains of Mindoro in central Philippines and is the largest pigeon in the country reaching 50cm in length.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula mindorensis |
| Species Codes | miipig2, MIPI, MIIP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula mindorensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon?
The Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon?
The Mindoro imperial pigeon, also known as Mindoro zone-tailed pigeon, Great Mindoro pigeon or Pink-throated Imperial pigeon, is a bird species in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the mountains of Mindoro in central Philippines and is the largest pigeon in the country reaching 50cm in length....
Where can I report a Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindoro Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code miipig2, or on iNaturalist.