Henderson Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus insularis

Henderson Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus insularis) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Henderson Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus insularis) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 104 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
Genus Ptilinopus
Species insularis

Where it lives

Henderson (central Pitcairn group, southeastern Polynesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 104 g
Diet: Fruit-eaters
Family: Columbidae
Order: Columbiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Henderson 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 Henderson Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Henderson Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus insularis) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group, se Polynesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 104 g, with a wing length of about 14.4 cm and a tail of around 9.9 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 41 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Henderson Fruit Dove?

The Henderson Fruit Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 104 g.

Where does the Henderson Fruit Dove live?

The Henderson Fruit Dove is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group, se Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Henderson Fruit Dove belong to?

The Henderson Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus insularis) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.

What does the Henderson Fruit Dove eat?

The Henderson Fruit Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.

Does the Henderson Fruit Dove migrate?

The Henderson Fruit Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Henderson 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 Henderson Fruit Dove's range?

The Henderson Fruit Dove has a mapped global range of about 41 km².