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Green Imperial Pigeon

Ducula aenea

The Green Imperial Pigeon is a beautiful bird with shiny green feathers. They are gentle and love to eat fruits, making them important for spreading seeds in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Green Imperial Pigeon is a large, stout pigeon with a shimmering metallic green body and rich maroon underparts. Its head and neck are a pale grey, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant green back and wings. A distinct white patch under its tail helps it stand out.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusDucula
Green Imperial Pigeon
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Green Imperial Pigeon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite building flimsy-looking nests, their single egg is surprisingly secure and safe within!

Its deep, booming 'woop-woop-woop' call can echo loudly through the jungle canopy!

They often fly in noisy, small flocks at sunrise and sunset, making the forest lively!

This pigeon can swallow fruits bigger than its own head whole, like a living fruit-gulping machine!

Special abilities

Ability

Forest Planter

Green Imperial Pigeons can swallow large fruits whole, helping to spread seeds far and wide that grow into new trees.

Ability

Jungle Navigator

Green Imperial Pigeons have strong wings that help them fly swiftly and expertly through thick forest canopies.

Ability

Leafy Cloak

Green Imperial Pigeons have iridescent green feathers that help them blend in perfectly with the forest leaves, making them hard to spot.

Measurements & details

Length
40-47 cm
Wingspan
60-70 cm
Weight
0.45-0.65 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Clutch Size
1
Incubation
18-20 days

Diet & Feeding

Mainly eats fruits from various trees, helping spread seeds to grow new plants!

Primary Foods

  • wild figs
  • nutmeg
  • palm fruits
  • berries
  • drupes

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

depends on

Banyan Fig

Ficus benghalensis

Disperses seeds of this large fig tree.

depends on

Nutmeg Tree

Myristica fragrans

Eats the fruit, spreading the tree's seeds.

eaten by

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

A common aerial predator in its habitat.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Green Imperial Pigeon?

40-47 cm

What is Green Imperial Pigeon's wingspan?

60-70 cm

How much does Green Imperial Pigeon weigh?

0.45-0.65 kg

How long does Green Imperial Pigeon live?

10-15 years

How fast can Green Imperial Pigeon move?

70 km/h

What does Green Imperial Pigeon eat?

Mainly eats fruits from various trees, helping spread seeds to grow new plants!

Where is Green Imperial Pigeon usually found?

Forests

How does Green Imperial Pigeon hunt?

Foraging

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