Makatea Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus chalcurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-chalcurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 97.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus), 22 cm. Green with a copper-bronze sheen on the upperparts and a yellow belly; endemic to Makatea, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Inhabits dense raised coral island forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single very small raised atoll.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 97.6 g | 3.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus chalcurus |
Distribution
Makatea Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family