About the Wompoo Fruit-Dove
The wompoo fruit dove, also known as wompoo pigeon and "magnificent fruit dove" among others, is one of the larger fruit doves native to New Guinea and eastern Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Megaloprepia magnifica |
| Species Codes | wofdov1, WFDO, WOFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wompoo Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Wompoo Fruit-Dove (Megaloprepia magnifica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Wompoo Fruit-Dove?
The wompoo fruit dove, also known as wompoo pigeon and \"magnificent fruit dove\" among others, is one of the larger fruit doves native to New Guinea and eastern Australia....
Where can I report a Wompoo Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Wompoo Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wofdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
1,834
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