About the Mariana Fruit-Dove
The Mariana fruit dove, totot in the Northern Marianas Islands or Paluman totut on Guam, also known as mwee'mwe in the Carolinian language, is a small, up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long, green fruit dove native and endemic to the Northern Marianas Islands in the Pacific and Guam. It has a red forehead; greyish head, back and breast; and yellow belly patch and undertail coverts. Sightings of the Mariana Fruit Dove on Guam are rare with up to two sightings per year.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus roseicapilla |
| Species Codes | mafdov2, MFDO, MAFD |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mariana Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Mariana Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mariana Fruit-Dove?
The Mariana Fruit-Dove is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mariana Fruit-Dove?
The Mariana fruit dove, totot in the Northern Marianas Islands or Paluman totut on Guam, also known as mwee'mwe in the Carolinian language, is a small, up to 24 cm (9.4 in) long, green fruit dove native and endemic to the Northern Marianas Islands in the Pacific and Guam. It has a red forehead; grey...
Where can I report a Mariana Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Mariana Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mafdov2, or on iNaturalist.
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