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Raiatea Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus chrysogaster

Endangered
Wingspan
27.4 cm
Weight
110.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Raiatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chrysogaster) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.4 cm and a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Raiatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chrysogaster), 21 cm. Green with a golden-yellow belly and a white head; endemic to the Society Islands (Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora). Inhabits dense montane forest. Frugivore. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.4 cm 10.8 in
Weight 110.0 g 3.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ptilinopus
Species Ptilinopus chrysogaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Raiatea Fruit-dove endangered?
The Raiatea Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Raiatea Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Raiatea Fruit-dove?
The Raiatea Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 27.4 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Raiatea Fruit-dove belong to?
The Raiatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chrysogaster) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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