About the Cloven-feathered Dove
The cloven-feathered dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. The cloven-feathered dove is endemic to New Caledonia where it is found in forest and Melaleuca savanna at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). This species was formerly placed in the monotypic genus Drepanoptila.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus holosericea |
| Species Codes | clfdov1, CFDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cloven-feathered Dove belong to?
The Cloven-feathered Dove (Ptilinopus holosericea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Cloven-feathered Dove?
The cloven-feathered dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. The cloven-feathered dove is endemic to New Caledonia where it is found in forest and Melaleuca savanna at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). This species was formerly placed in the monotypic genus Drepanoptila....
Where can I report a Cloven-feathered Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Cloven-feathered Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code clfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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