Silver-capped Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus richardsii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-richardsii"></birdfyi-bird>The Silver-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus richardsii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.4 cm and a weight of 102.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Silver-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus richardsii), 23 cm. Silver-white cap on a green body with a yellow breast; endemic to the Rennell and Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; small range with ongoing deforestation pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 102.9 g | 3.63 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 richardsii |
Distribution
Silver-capped Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family