Tongan Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus porphyraceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-porphyraceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Tongan Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 99.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tongan Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus), 24 cm. Green with a rose-purple crown and a yellow belly. Found across Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and the Caroline Islands. Inhabits primary forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 99.9 g | 3.52 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 porphyraceus |
Distribution
Tongan Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family