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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon Ducula r. rufigaster (MCZ 346920)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Columbiformes - Columbidae - Ducula - Ducula r. rufigaster
Species Description
The purple-tailed imperial pigeon is native to tropic climates like those found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The purple-tailed imperial pigeon averages 467 grams and is found in forests of medium density. This species does not migrate and is often kept as pets in its native country, both as juveniles and adults.
Specimen Information
Species	Ducula r. rufigaster (Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 346920
Sex
Location	New Guinea, Karimui, 60 miles Southwest of Goroka
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	230840
Number of Data Polygons	115416
Date Scanned	October 19, 2011
Scan Technician	Maggie Johnson
Edited By	Maggie Johnson
Photographs
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