Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aurorae)

Other Names (World)
Polynesian Imperial-Pigeon, Society Islands Pigeon, Tahitian Pigeon, Aurora Pigeon, Polynesian Imperial Pigeon

Family
Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Size
51 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Peale, 1848)

Habitat
Dense forest, rural gardens. From sea-level - 1,100 m.

Range (Guide)

French Polynesia (B) (NB).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 100 - 500 (2010) and increasing.

Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation, predation by introduced cats and rats (particularly black rat Rattus rattus), are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A gruff, hoarse 'rouw-rouw-rouw' and variety of quieter notes.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (1)...)

Polynesian Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aurorae) [XC716196]
by id from Rangiroa, \u00celes Tuamotu, \u00celes Tuamotu-Gambier, France (uncertain)

Polynesian Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aurorae) [XC714499]
by ABirder from Rangiroa, \u00celes Tuamotu, \u00celes Tuamotu-Gambier, France (?)

Subspecies
Sometimes considered a subspecies of Pacific Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula pacifica). Forms a superspecies with Pacific Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula pacifica), Micronesian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula oceanica) and perhaps Nukuhiva Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula galeata). Subspecies wilkesii sometimes considered invalid.

The following 2 subspecies are recognised:

aurorae (Peale, 1848) - Makatea (Tuamotu Archipelago).
wilkesii (Peale, 1849) - Tahiti (Society Is).

References
See References.

Files:

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