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Carunculated Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus granulifrons
Carunculated Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons) — Pigeons & Doves of Australia & Oceania.
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The Carunculated Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 136 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Ptilinopus
- Species granulifrons
Quick facts
- Weight
- 136 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Carunculated Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Obi (nc Moluccas).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 136 g, with a wing length of about 12.1 cm and a tail of around 6.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,078 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Carunculated Fruit Dove?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 136 g.
Where does the Carunculated Fruit Dove live?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Obi (nc Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Carunculated Fruit Dove belong to?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Carunculated Fruit Dove eat?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Carunculated Fruit Dove migrate?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Carunculated Fruit Dove endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Carunculated Fruit Dove's range?
The Carunculated Fruit Dove has a mapped global range of about 2,078 km².
Conservation
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