About the Spice Imperial-Pigeon
The spice imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the eastern Moluccas and the Raja Ampat Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It eats, and is an important disperser of seeds for, fleshy fruits.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula myristicivora |
| Species Codes | spipig1, SIPI, SPIP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spice Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Spice Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula myristicivora) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Spice Imperial-Pigeon?
The spice imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the eastern Moluccas and the Raja Ampat Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It eats, and i...
Where can I report a Spice Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Spice Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spipig1, or on iNaturalist.
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