About the Palau Fruit-Dove
The Palau fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Palau and it is also Palau's national bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus pelewensis |
| Species Codes | pafdov1, PFDO, PAFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palau Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Palau Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Palau Fruit-Dove?
The Palau fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Palau and it is also Palau's national bird....
Where can I report a Palau Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Palau Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pafdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
28
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