Black-backed Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus cinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-cinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-backed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus cinctus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 510 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Black-backed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus cinctus), 30 cm. Striking with a glossy black mantle, white head and rose-pink breast band. Inhabits monsoon forest and savanna woodland of northern Australia and eastern Indonesia. Frugivore. Least Concern; roosts communally and undertakes seasonal movements.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 510.0 g | 17.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus cinctus |
Distribution
Black-backed Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family