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ForestPlatform nestLarge · 600 g
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The goliath imperial pigeon is about 51 cm (20 in) long, making it one of the largest species of arboreal pigeon. It is a slender bird with a long tail, weighing 600–716 g (21.2–25.3 oz). The head and neck are blue-grey. The upperparts and wings are sooty-grey, with a grey panel on the primaries' bases. The tail is black and has a dark chestnut band. The neck and upper breast have bifurcated feathers, so they appear shaggy or furrowed. The lower breast is sooty-grey, the belly and flanks are purplish-chestnut, and the vent is buffy-yellow.
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When to see the Goliath Imperial Pigeon
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Where to see the Goliath Imperial Pigeon
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About the Goliath Imperial Pigeon
The goliath imperial pigeon, also known as the New Caledonian imperial pigeon and the notou, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. Its natural habitat is humid forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a near-threatened species.
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Easily confused with
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial PigeonDucula basilicaThe cinnamon-bellied imperial pigeon or cinnamon imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Collared Imperial PigeonDucula mulleriiThe species has an average body length of 40 cm and weighs about 600 g.
Elegant Imperial PigeonDucula concinnaThe elegant imperial pigeon is a large pigeon, measuring 43 cm (17 in) in length.
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