About the Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove
The crimson-crowned fruit dove, also the Tongan fruit dove or purple-capped fruit dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. In the Samoan language, it is known as the manutagi. In Tonga and Niue, it is known as the kulukulu.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus porphyraceus |
| Species Codes | ccfdov1, CCFD, TFDO, TOFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove?
The crimson-crowned fruit dove, also the Tongan fruit dove or purple-capped fruit dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. In the Samoan language, it is known as the manutagi. In Tonga and Niue, it is known as the kulukulu....
Where can I report a Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ccfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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