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Makatea Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus chalcurus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
27,0 cm
Peso
97,6 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 97.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus), 22 cm. Green with a copper-bronze sheen on the upperparts and a yellow belly; endemic to Makatea, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Inhabits dense raised coral island forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single very small raised atoll.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 27,0 cm 10.6 in
Peso 97,6 g 3.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Ptilinopus
Especies Ptilinopus chalcurus

Distribution

Makatea Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Makatea Fruit-dove endangered?
The Makatea Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Makatea Fruit-dove?
The Makatea Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 97.6 g.
What order and family does the Makatea Fruit-dove belong to?
The Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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