Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon
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Doves and Pigeons

Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon

Ducula rufigaster

LCLeast Concern
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The purple-tailed imperial pigeon (Ducula rufigaster) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is sometimes affected by Gunabopicobia parasites.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.