Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove
Ramphiculus occipitalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ramphiculus-occipitalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.4 cm and a weight of 230.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis), 28 cm. Bright yellow breast and belly with a green back and a bold red occipital patch. Endemic to the Philippines (Palawan and Calamian group). Inhabits lowland primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern but locally threatened by habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 230.66666666666666 g | 8.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ramphiculus |
| Species | Ramphiculus occipitalis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family