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Kosrae Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus hernsheimi

Least Concern
Envergadura
24,8 cm
Peso
105,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 105 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi), 23 cm. Green with a white belly and a lilac-grey head; endemic to Kosrae, Micronesia. Inhabits lowland and upland forest. Frugivore feeding on figs and native berries. Endangered; restricted to one tiny island with a small, declining population.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 24,8 cm 9.8 in
Peso 105,0 g 3.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

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

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Kosrae Fruit-dove endangered?
The Kosrae Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Kosrae Fruit-dove?
The Kosrae Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 105.0 g.
What order and family does the Kosrae Fruit-dove belong to?
The Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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