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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
28/03/2024 10:00:34 PM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
LC
Palau Fruit-dove*
Id (Atlas):
Ptilinopus pelewensis
Description (10 )
Palau Fruit-dove
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Family
Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)
Size
23 cm
First Described (Guide )
Hartlaub & Finsch, 1868
Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist forest, dry forest, mangroves.
Palau (B).
Palau Is, from Babelthuap to Angaur.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 20,000 - 49,999 (2010).
Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
Voice
A long, drawn-out hooting, heard night and day. Begins irregularly but develops a steady rhythym that slows gradually as it trails off. Faster paced than call of Tongan Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus ). Also a quiet moan given while feeding.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (4)... )
Listen to XC291725
Palau Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis ) [XC291725 ]
by Todd Mark from Ngarmeduu Bay Conservation Area, Koror, Palau (song)
Listen to XC291724
Palau Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis ) [XC291724 ]
by JVMoore from Ngarmeduu Bay Conservation Area, Koror, Palau (song)
Subspecies
Sometimes considered conspecific with Tongan Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus ). Within the large Grey-green Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus purpuratus ) species-group, these two have been considered to form a subgroup with Silver-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus richardsii ) and Red-bellied Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus greyi ).
No subspecies.
References
See References .
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Palau Fruit-dove see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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