Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. At London Zoo References - * BirdLife International 2004. Ducula rufigaster. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More