About the Pink-headed Fruit-Dove
The pink-headed fruit dove also known as pink-necked fruit dove or Temminck's fruit pigeon, is a small colourful dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Species Codes | phfdov1, PHFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink-headed Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Pink-headed Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pink-headed Fruit-Dove?
The pink-headed fruit dove also known as pink-necked fruit dove or Temminck's fruit pigeon, is a small colourful dove....
Where can I report a Pink-headed Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink-headed Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
87
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