Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus superbus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-superbus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eastern Superb Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 117.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Eastern Superb Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus), 22 cm. One of the most colourful doves: male has purple crown, green back, orange breast band and black lower breast. Ranges from the Moluccas through New Guinea to northeastern Australia and Solomon Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; wide range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Peso | 117,25 g | 4.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 6-7 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Especies | Ptilinopus superbus |
Distribution
Eastern Superb 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