Makatea Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus chalcurus

Makatea Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Makatea Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 97.6 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 chalcurus

Where it lives

Makatea (northwestern Tuamotu Arch., northeastern Polynesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 97.6 g
Diet: Fruit-eaters
Family: Columbidae
Order: Columbiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Makatea Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Makatea (nw Tuamotu Arch., ne Polynesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 97.6 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 8.7 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.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 25 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Makatea Fruit Dove?

The Makatea Fruit Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 97.6 g.

Where does the Makatea Fruit Dove live?

The Makatea Fruit Dove is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Makatea (nw Tuamotu Arch., ne Polynesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Makatea Fruit Dove belong to?

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

What does the Makatea Fruit Dove eat?

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

Does the Makatea Fruit Dove migrate?

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

Is the Makatea 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 Makatea Fruit Dove's range?

The Makatea Fruit Dove has a mapped global range of about 25 km².