About the Henderson Island Fruit-Dove
The Henderson fruit dove, Henderson Island fruit dove or scarlet-capped fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus insularis |
| Species Codes | hifdov1, HFDO, HIFD |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Henderson Island Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Henderson Island Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus insularis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Henderson Island Fruit-Dove?
The Henderson Island Fruit-Dove is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Henderson Island Fruit-Dove?
The Henderson fruit dove, Henderson Island fruit dove or scarlet-capped fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae....
Where can I report a Henderson Island Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Henderson Island Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hifdov1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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