About the Dwarf Fruit-Dove
The dwarf fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in lowland and foothill forest in New Guinea and the Raja Ampat Islands. The dwarf fruit dove weighs 49 grams, about equivalent to the weight of two AA batteries. This bird is the shortest in length within the fruit dove genus, and perhaps the shortest columbid of all.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus nainus |
| Species Codes | dwafrd1, DWFD, DFDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dwarf Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Dwarf Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus nainus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Dwarf Fruit-Dove?
The dwarf fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in lowland and foothill forest in New Guinea and the Raja Ampat Islands. The dwarf fruit dove weighs 49 grams, about equivalent to the weight of two AA batteries. This bird is the shortest in length within the fruit dove...
Where can I report a Dwarf Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Dwarf Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwafrd1, or on iNaturalist.
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