About the Knob-billed Fruit-Dove
The knob-billed fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus insolitus |
| Species Codes | kbfdov1, KBFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Knob-billed Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Knob-billed Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus insolitus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Knob-billed Fruit-Dove?
The knob-billed fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago....
Where can I report a Knob-billed Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Knob-billed Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kbfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
15
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