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Rarotonga Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus rarotongensis

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
24,9 cm
Gewicht
97,6 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.9 cm and a weight of 97.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis), 20 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Rarotonga and Atiu in the Cook Islands. Inhabits montane cloud forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by rats, habitat loss and introduced species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 24,9 cm 9.8 in
Gewicht 97,6 g 3.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Tauben)
Familie Columbidae (Tauben)
Genus Ptilinopus
Arten Ptilinopus rarotongensis

Distribution

Rarotonga Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Rarotonga Fruit-dove endangered?
The Rarotonga Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Rarotonga Fruit-dove?
The Rarotonga Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 24.9 cm, weight of 97.6 g.
What order and family does the Rarotonga Fruit-dove belong to?
The Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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