About the Pacific Imperial-Pigeon
The Pacific imperial pigeon, Pacific pigeon, Pacific fruit pigeon or lupe is a widespread pigeon species in the family Columbidae. It is found in American Samoa, the Cook Islands, the smaller islands of eastern Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, the smaller satellite islands of Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula pacifica |
| Species Codes | paipig1, PAIP, PIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Pacific Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula pacifica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Imperial-Pigeon?
The Pacific imperial pigeon, Pacific pigeon, Pacific fruit pigeon or lupe is a widespread pigeon species in the family Columbidae. It is found in American Samoa, the Cook Islands, the smaller islands of eastern Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, the smaller satellite islands of Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon I...
Where can I report a Pacific Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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