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Mariana Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus roseicapilla

Near Threatened
Envergadura
24,5 cm
Peso
92,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
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Mariana Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla), 23 cm. Vivid green body, rose-red cap and white to pale yellow underparts; endemic to the Mariana Islands. Inhabits native limestone forest. Frugivore. Endangered; extirpated from Guam by invasive brown treesnakes and now restricted to northern Mariana islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 24,5 cm 9.6 in
Peso 92,0 g 3.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ptilinopus
Espécies Ptilinopus roseicapilla

Distribution

Mariana Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Mariana Fruit-dove endangered?
The Mariana Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mariana Fruit-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Mariana Fruit-dove?
The Mariana Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 24.5 cm, weight of 92.0 g.
What order and family does the Mariana Fruit-dove belong to?
The Mariana Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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