Henderson Island Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus insularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-insularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Henderson Island Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus insularis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.7 cm and a weight of 101.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Henderson Island Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus insularis), 23 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Henderson Island, Pitcairn group (UK). Inhabits raised limestone plateau forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by invasive Polynesian rats despite remote location.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.7 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 101.75 g | 3.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus insularis |
Distribution
Henderson Island Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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