About the Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove
The pink-spotted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in forest and woodland in lowland and foothills of New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. It is widespread and generally common.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus perlatus |
| Species Codes | psfdov1, PSFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus perlatus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove?
The pink-spotted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in forest and woodland in lowland and foothills of New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. It is widespread and generally common....
Where can I report a Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code psfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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