About the Black-chinned Fruit-Dove
The black-chinned fruit dove, also known as the black-throated fruit dove or Leclancher's dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the lowland forests of the Philippines and Taiwan. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ramphiculus leclancheri |
| Species Codes | bcfdov1, BCFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-chinned Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Black-chinned Fruit-Dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Black-chinned Fruit-Dove?
The black-chinned fruit dove, also known as the black-throated fruit dove or Leclancher's dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the lowland forests of the Philippines and Taiwan. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus....
Where can I report a Black-chinned Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-chinned Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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