About the Whistling Dove
The whistling dove, also known as the whistling fruit dove, velvet dove or yellow-headed dove, is a small fruit dove from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group in the south of Fiji.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus layardi |
| Species Codes | veldov1, WHDO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whistling Dove belong to?
The Whistling Dove (Ptilinopus layardi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Whistling Dove?
The Whistling Dove is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Whistling Dove?
The whistling dove, also known as the whistling fruit dove, velvet dove or yellow-headed dove, is a small fruit dove from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group in the south of Fiji....
Where can I report a Whistling Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Whistling Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code veldov1, or on iNaturalist.
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