About the Mountain Imperial-Pigeon
The mountain imperial pigeon, also known as the maroon-backed imperial pigeon or Hodgson's imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family with a wide range in southeastern Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula badia |
| Species Codes | moipig1, MOIP, MIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Mountain Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula badia) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Imperial-Pigeon?
The mountain imperial pigeon, also known as the maroon-backed imperial pigeon or Hodgson's imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family with a wide range in southeastern Asia....
Where can I report a Mountain Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
711
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