Beautiful Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus pulchellus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-pulchellus"></birdfyi-bird>The Beautiful Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.1 cm and a weight of 72 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Beautiful Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus), 19 cm. Among the most vividly coloured: red cap, green back, white breast with a rose-pink breast bar, and yellow belly. Found in lowland forest of western New Guinea. Frugivore. Least Concern; restricted to New Guinea but locally common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 72.0 g | 2.54 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 pulchellus |
Distribution
Beautiful Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family