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Collared Imperial Pigeon
Ducula mullerii(Temminck, 1835)
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- Order
- COLUMBIFORMES
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Ducula
At a glance
The Collared Imperial Pigeon is a large bird, about 38–41 cm long, native to Australia. It is best seen in summer.
- Size
- 38–41 cm
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Summer
- Commonness
- Local
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Collared Imperial Pigeon look like?
The Collared Imperial Pigeon is a large bird, about 38–41 cm long and weighing 540–650 g.
The collared imperial pigeon is a large pigeon native to New Guinea and adjacent islands.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Collared Imperial Pigeon?
The Collared Imperial Pigeon is recorded across its Australian range mainly in January, February, March, August and November.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Collared Imperial Pigeon eat?
The Collared Imperial Pigeon feeds on fruit, usually foraging in pairs or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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