About the Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon
The Polynesian imperial pigeon or Society Islands pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula aurorae |
| Species Codes | poipig1, POIP, PIPI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aurorae) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon?
The Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon?
The Polynesian imperial pigeon or Society Islands pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code poipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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