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Zoe's Imperial-Pigeon
- Scientific name
- Ducula zoeae
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
Zoe's Imperial-Pigeon, scientifically classified as Ducula zoeae, is a species of pigeon in the family Columbidae native to New Guinea and its surrounding islands. It was formally described by the French naturalist René Lesson in 1826 and named in honor of his wife, Zoe Lesson, a common practice among 19th-century explorers and taxonomists seeking to memorialize family members through newfound biological discoveries.
The bird is characterized by its broad wings and rounded tail, physical adaptations suited for its life in lowland tropical rainforests where it feeds primarily on fruit. Its plumage is notably distinct, featuring a metallic-green mantle and a pale, pinkish-grey head and breast. While it remains a fascination for ornithologists studying the biodiversity of the Papuan region, the species is currently listed as a least-concern bird, as its habitat remains relatively stable compared to more threatened avian populations in the area.
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