White-capped Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-dupetithouarsii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 100 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii), 22 cm. White cap and underparts with vivid green wings and a yellow bill; endemic to the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss and introduced rats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 100.0 g | 3.53 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 | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii |
Distribution
White-capped Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family