About the Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove
The flame-breasted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is only found in the mountains of Luzon. It is the largest fruit dove in the country and rivals the size of Imperial pigeons. It is identified with its red hood, black wings with a red patch on its secondaries and its unmistakable flame-coloured breast. Its natural habitats are in upper areas of the tropical moist lowland forest and in mid to upper montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss, poaching for the pet trade and hunting for food. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ramphiculus marchei |
| Species Codes | fbfdov1, FBFD |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ramphiculus marchei) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove?
The Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove?
The flame-breasted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is only found in the mountains of Luzon. It is the largest fruit dove in the country and rivals the size of Imperial pigeons. It is identified with its red hood, black wings with a ...
Where can I report a Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fbfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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