Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus rarotongensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-rarotongensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,9 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 97,6 g | 3.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Especies | Ptilinopus rarotongensis |
Distribution
Rarotonga Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family