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Black-chinned Fruit-dove

Ramphiculus leclancheri

Least Concern
Wingspan
28.2 cm
Weight
167.2 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri), 20 cm. Green with a black chin and a yellow-orange breast; found in the Philippines (Palawan, Balabac, Calauit). Inhabits primary lowland and foothill forest. Frugivore feeding on small figs and berries. Least Concern; relatively widespread in its Philippine range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 28.2 cm 11.1 in
Weight 167.2 g 5.90 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 Ramphiculus
Species Ramphiculus leclancheri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-chinned Fruit-dove endangered?
The Black-chinned Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-chinned Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Black-chinned Fruit-dove?
The Black-chinned Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 28.2 cm, weight of 167.2 g.
What order and family does the Black-chinned Fruit-dove belong to?
The Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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