About the Superb Fruit-Dove
The superb fruit dove, also known as the purple-crowned fruit dove, is a medium-sized, colourful fruit-dove in the family Columbidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus superbus |
| Species Codes | sufdov1, ESFD, SFDO, SUFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Superb Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Superb Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus superbus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Superb Fruit-Dove?
The superb fruit dove, also known as the purple-crowned fruit dove, is a medium-sized, colourful fruit-dove in the family Columbidae....
Where can I report a Superb Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Superb Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sufdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
408
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