Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove
Megaloprepia formosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megaloprepia-formosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove (Megaloprepia formosa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 118.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove (Megaloprepia formosa), 28 cm. Vivid scarlet breast on a green body; grey head with a yellow bill. Endemic to Sulawesi and the Sula Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland rainforest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by forest loss across Sulawesi.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 118.5 g | 4.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Megaloprepia |
| Species | Megaloprepia formosa |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family