Black-banded Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus alligator
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Black-banded Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus alligator), 28 cm. White head and underparts separated by a bold black breast band; back dark green. Endemic to the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory, where it occupies sandstone gorge woodland. Frugivore. Poorly known; considered Near Threatened by some authorities.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.3 cm | 14.7 in |
| Weight | 228.0 g | 8.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 65-150 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus alligator |
Distribution
Black-banded Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family