About the Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove
The scarlet-breasted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species. In 1863 Hermann Schlegel named the new species for one of his collectors, Heinrich Agathon Bernstein.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Megaloprepia formosa |
| Species Codes | sbfdov1, SBFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove (Megaloprepia formosa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove?
The scarlet-breasted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conserva...
Where can I report a Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet-breasted Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sbfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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