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Red-bellied Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus greyi

Least Concern
Wingspan
23.0 cm
Weight
83.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Red-bellied Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus greyi), 22 cm. Green above with a bold red belly and yellow breast; found in the Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common across island chain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.0 cm 9.1 in
Weight 83.5 g 2.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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 greyi

Distribution

Red-bellied Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-bellied Fruit-dove endangered?
The Red-bellied Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-bellied Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Red-bellied Fruit-dove?
The Red-bellied Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 23.0 cm, weight of 83.5 g.
What order and family does the Red-bellied Fruit-dove belong to?
The Red-bellied Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus greyi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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