About the Black-naped Fruit-Dove
The black-naped fruit dove, also known as the black-headed fruit dove, is a medium-sized, up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long, green fruit dove with yellowish bill and iris. The male has a pale grey head with a black nape, yellow throat, and golden yellow and pink undertail coverts. The plumage of the female and the young is entirely green.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus melanospilus |
| Species Codes | bknfrd1, BNFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-naped Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Black-naped Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus melanospilus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Black-naped Fruit-Dove?
The black-naped fruit dove, also known as the black-headed fruit dove, is a medium-sized, up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long, green fruit dove with yellowish bill and iris. The male has a pale grey head with a black nape, yellow throat, and golden yellow and pink undertail coverts. The plumage of the female ...
Where can I report a Black-naped Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-naped Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bknfrd1, or on iNaturalist.
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