About the Cook Islands Fruit-Dove
The lilac-crowned fruit dove, also known as the Rarotonga fruit-dove or Cook Islands fruit-dove, is one of over 50 species of Ptilinopus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus rarotongensis |
| Species Codes | cifdov1, RFDO, CIFD, RAFD, LCFD |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cook Islands Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Cook Islands Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cook Islands Fruit-Dove?
The Cook Islands Fruit-Dove is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cook Islands Fruit-Dove?
The lilac-crowned fruit dove, also known as the Rarotonga fruit-dove or Cook Islands fruit-dove, is one of over 50 species of Ptilinopus....
Where can I report a Cook Islands Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Cook Islands Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cifdov1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
35
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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