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Palau Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus pelewensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
25.6 cm
Weight
93.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Palau Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis), 20 cm. Green with an orange forehead patch, rose-pink breast and white belly; endemic to Palau. Inhabits primary and secondary forest at all elevations. Frugivore. Least Concern; still common in Palau's well-forested interior.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 25.6 cm 10.1 in
Weight 93.0 g 3.28 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 pelewensis

Distribution

Palau Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Palau Fruit-dove endangered?
The Palau Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Palau Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Palau Fruit-dove?
The Palau Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 93.0 g.
What order and family does the Palau Fruit-dove belong to?
The Palau Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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