About the Blue-capped Fruit-Dove
The blue-capped fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus monacha |
| Species Codes | bcfdov2, BCFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Blue-capped Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus monacha) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Fruit-Dove?
The blue-capped fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcfdov2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
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