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Claret-breasted Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus viridis

Least Concern
Wingspan
22.5 cm
Weight
115.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Claret-breasted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus viridis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.5 cm and a weight of 115.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Claret-breasted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus viridis), 19 cm. Claret-red breast band on a green body with a yellow belly; found in the Moluccas and western Papuan islands. Inhabits primary forest from sea level to 1,000 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across its Wallacean range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 22.5 cm 8.9 in
Weight 115.5 g 4.07 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 viridis

Distribution

Claret-breasted Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Claret-breasted Fruit-dove endangered?
The Claret-breasted Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Claret-breasted Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Claret-breasted Fruit-dove?
The Claret-breasted Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 22.5 cm, weight of 115.5 g.
What order and family does the Claret-breasted Fruit-dove belong to?
The Claret-breasted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus viridis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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