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| Spotted Imperial Pigeon Ducula carola carola
- Flock in flight |
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| Photographer : | © Tonji Ramos |
| Location : | Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Luzon, Philippines |
| Date : |
18 May 2013 |
| English synonyms: | Spotted Imperial-Pigeon, Gray-necked Imperial-Pigeon, Gray-necked Fruit Pigeon, Gray-necked Zone-tailed Pigeon, Grey-necked Fruit Pigeon, Grey-necked Imperial-pigeon, Grey-necked Zone-tailed Pigeon, Gray-necked Imperial Pigeon, Grey-necked Imperial pigeon |
| Bird Family : | Columbidae - Pigeons & Doves |
| Bird Group : | COLUMBIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Vulnerable |
| Remarks : | These birds are usually found in forests up to 2500 m. They are known to visit coastal areas in flocks, usually in May. They have been observed to go to the shorelines. It has been speculated that they are drinking sea water or eating something found on the shoreline, possibly for the minerals. - SR & TR |
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