Yellow-banded Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus solomonensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-solomonensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-banded Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus solomonensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23 cm and a weight of 109.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Yellow-banded Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus solomonensis), 20 cm. Green with a yellow breast band and pale belly; found across the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread and fairly common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 109.5 g | 3.86 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 solomonensis |
Distribution
Yellow-banded Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family