Wallace's Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus wallacii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-wallacii"></birdfyi-bird>The Wallace's Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus wallacii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.6 cm and a weight of 208 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Wallace's Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus wallacii), 24 cm. White head and underparts; back and wings deep green with purple-maroon shoulder patch. Found on the Aru Islands and southwestern New Guinea lowlands. Frugivore. Least Concern; restricted range but forest remains relatively intact.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 208.0 g | 7.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus wallacii |
Distribution
Wallace's Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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