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Henderson Island Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus insularis

Vulnerable
Envergure
28,7 cm
Poids
101,75 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

Henderson Island Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus insularis), 23 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Henderson Island, Pitcairn group (UK). Inhabits raised limestone plateau forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by invasive Polynesian rats despite remote location.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,7 cm 11.3 in
Poids 101,75 g 3.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ptilinopus
Espèces Ptilinopus insularis

Distribution

Henderson Island Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Henderson Island Fruit-dove endangered?
The Henderson Island Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Henderson Island Fruit-dove?
The Henderson Island Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 28.7 cm, weight of 101.75 g.
What order and family does the Henderson Island Fruit-dove belong to?
The Henderson Island Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus insularis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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