Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Pigeons and Doves :: Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon
Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon Ducula rufigaster
Described by: Quoy; Gaimard (1830)
Alternate common name(s): Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon, Rufous-bellied Imperial-Pigeon, Rufescent Imperial-Pigeon, Rufous-breasted Imperial-Pigeon, Rufous-tailed Imperial-Pigeon, Rufous-bellied Fruit-Pigeon, Red-breasted Imperial-Pigeon
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
Photographs
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Range
New Guinea;
(1) W. New Guinea and adjacent w. Papuan Is. (Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, Misool) and Yapen Is.
(2) N. New Guinea (Vogelkop e. to the Huon Gulf).
(3) S. New Guinea (Fly River).
Videos
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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