About the Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon
The purple-tailed imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula rufigaster |
| Species Codes | ptipig1, PTIP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula rufigaster) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon?
The purple-tailed imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ptipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
51
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