White-bibbed Fruit Dove
A species of Fruit-doves Scientific name : Ptilinopus rivoli Genus : Fruit-doves
White-bibbed Fruit Dove, A species of Fruit-doves
Botanical name: Ptilinopus rivoli
Genus: Fruit-doves
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Description General Info
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING Description
The white-bibbed fruit dove (Ptilinopus rivoli) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the Maluku Islands, New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-bibbed Fruit Dove primarily consumes fruits, including wild limbum palm fruits. It forages alone or in pairs across various forest strata, displaying versatility in its feeding habits.
Habitat
The white-bibbed Fruit Dove typically resides in primary rainforests and occasionally in areas of secondary growth. Its habitat spans from mountainous regions on large islands to near sea-level environments on smaller landmasses. Broadly speaking, white-bibbed Fruit Dove is native to large island terrains and mainland New Guinea, favoring lush, forested areas that provide the necessary resources for its survival.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Fruit-doves Species
White-bibbed Fruit Dove