About the Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon
The pink-bellied imperial pigeon, also known as the zone-tailed pigeon, is found in the Philippines. It is a large and striking dove reaching sizes of up to 42cm long. The pink-bellied imperial pigeon is mostly dark green, with a pale gray head, an appropriately pink belly, and a brown, black, and gray pattern on its tail. Its eyes and eye ceres are red. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula poliocephala |
| Species Codes | pbipig1, PBIP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula poliocephala) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon?
The Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon?
The pink-bellied imperial pigeon, also known as the zone-tailed pigeon, is found in the Philippines. It is a large and striking dove reaching sizes of up to 42cm long. The pink-bellied imperial pigeon is mostly dark green, with a pale gray head, an appropriately pink belly, and a brown, black, and g...
Where can I report a Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink-bellied Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pbipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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