Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon

Ducula rufigaster

The purple-tailed imperial pigeon 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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