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Grey-green Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus purpuratus

Least Concern
Wingspan
29.0 cm
Weight
103.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes
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Grey-green Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus purpuratus), 22 cm. Mostly dull grey-green with a lavender-grey head and white orbital ring; endemic to the Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. Inhabits coastal to montane forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on larger islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 29.0 cm 11.4 in
Weight 103.5 g 3.65 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 purpuratus

Distribution

Grey-green Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Grey-green Fruit-dove endangered?
The Grey-green Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-green Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Grey-green Fruit-dove?
The Grey-green Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 103.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-green Fruit-dove belong to?
The Grey-green Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus purpuratus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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