About the Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove
The yellow-breasted fruit dove, known locally as balorinay, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. While it is listed as least concern in IUCN, it is declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and trapping for the illegal wildlife trade. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ramphiculus occipitalis |
| Species Codes | ybfdov2, YBFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove?
The yellow-breasted fruit dove, known locally as balorinay, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. While it is listed as least concern in IUCN, it is declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and trapping f...
Where can I report a Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ybfdov2, or on iNaturalist.
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