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Fruit dove species profiles: distribution, husbandry and breeding
Explore detailed fruit dove species profiles covering taxonomy, natural distribution, identifying features, diet, husbandry, breeding and the current status within the European Fruit Dove Project.
Fruit dove species at a glance: distribution, husbandry and breeding
The fruit-dove species profiles combine zoological background with practical husbandry and breeding experience. Each profile explains taxonomy, natural range, habitat, identifying features, diet and behaviour, while additional notes cover aviary housing, feeding, pair formation, nesting and successful breeding.
The multilingual collection is intended for private breeders, zoos, bird parks and anyone seeking reliable information about fruit-dove species. Content, images and project status are reviewed and expanded continuously, creating a dependable knowledge base for professional exchange, population management and responsible conservation breeding.
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Alectroenas (1)

Madagascar blue pigeon
Alectroenas madagascariensis
Welcome to the profile of the Madagascar blue pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis). The documented natural range includes eastern Madagascar. With a body length of…
Gymnophaps (1)

Papuan mountain pigeon
Gymnophaps albertisii
Welcome to the profile of the Papuan mountain pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii). The documented natural range includes New Guinea, Bismarck Islands, Bacan (Moluccas)…
Megaloprepia (1)

Wompoo fruit dove
Megaloprepia magnifica
Welcome to the profile of the Wompoo fruit dove (Megaloprepia magnifica). The documented natural range includes New Guinea, Ostaustralien. With a body length of 29…
Phapitreron (1)

White-eared brown dove
Phapitreron leucotis
Welcome to the profile of the White-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis). The documented natural range includes Philippines. With a body length of 24 cm, this sp…
What information is included in each species profile?
Individual pages bring together common and scientific names, taxonomy, distribution, habitat, size and identifying features, along with practical notes on feeding, housing and breeding. Images support identification and illustrate typical differences between species or sexes.
- English, German, Dutch and scientific species names
- natural distribution, habitat and identifying characteristics
- experience with diet, aviary husbandry, nesting and offspring
- project status, population context and image documentation
