About the New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon
The goliath imperial pigeon, also known as the New Caledonian imperial pigeon and the notou, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. Its natural habitat is humid forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a near-threatened species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula goliath |
| Species Codes | ncipig1, NCIP, GIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula goliath) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon?
The goliath imperial pigeon, also known as the New Caledonian imperial pigeon and the notou, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. Its natural habitat is humid forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a near-threat...
Where can I report a New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of New Caledonian Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ncipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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