Pinon's Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula pinon)
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About Pinon's Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula pinon)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Doves and Pigeons
- Family: Pigeons and Doves
Pinon's imperial pigeon or Pinon imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species is named after Rose de Freycinet née Pinon. Several subspecies have been designated:Ducula pinon pinon - Western Papuan Islands; Aru Islands; southern New Guinea from the Mimika River to Hall Sound. Ducula pinon rubiensis - Geelvink Bay, New Guinea to Eatna Bay Ducula pinon jobiensis (Schlegel) - Jobi Island, northern coast of New Guinea; Dampier and Vulcan Islands. Ducula pinon salvadorii (Tristram) - D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago: Fergusson and Goodenough Islands; Louisiade Archipelago : St. Aignan, Rossel and Sudest Islands.
