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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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Ptilinopus (12)

Orange-fronted fruit dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
Welcome to the profile of the Orange-fronted fruit dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons). The documented natural range includes coastal regions of New Guinea except the n…

Red-bellied fruit dove
Ptilinopus greyii
Welcome to the profile of the Red-bellied fruit dove (Ptilinopus greyii). The documented natural range includes New Guinea, Île des Pins and the Loyalty Islands. Wi…

Jambu fruit dove
Ptilinopus jambu
Welcome to the profile of the Jambu fruit dove (Ptilinopus jambu). The documented natural range includes Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Westjava. With a body len…

Orange-bellied fruit dove
Ptilinopus iozonus
Welcome to the profile of the Orange-bellied fruit dove (Ptilinopus iozonus). The documented natural range includes New Guinea, Raja-Ampat- and Aru Islands, Yapen…

Pink-spotted fruit dove
Ptilinopus perlatus
Welcome to the profile of the Pink-spotted fruit dove (Ptilinopus perlatus). The documented natural range includes New Guinea and offshore islands. With a body leng…

Superb fruit dove
Ptilinopus superbus
Welcome to the profile of the Superb fruit dove (Ptilinopus superbus). The documented natural range includes Sulawesi, southern Moluccas, Aru Islands, New Guinea, B…

Pink-headed fruit dove
Ptilinopus porphyreus
Welcome to the profile of the Pink-headed fruit dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus). The documented natural range includes Sumatra, Java and Bali. With a body length of 28…

Mariana fruit dove
Ptilinopus roseicapilla
Welcome to the profile of the Mariana fruit dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla). The documented natural range includes southern Marianen-Islands (Saipan, Tinian, Agiguan…

Ornate fruit dove
Ptilinopus ornatus
Welcome to the profile of the Ornate fruit dove (Ptilinopus ornatus). The documented natural range includes New Guinea. With a body length of 25 cm, this species be…

Black-naped fruit dove
Ptilinopus melanospilus
Welcome to the profile of the Black-naped fruit dove (Ptilinopus melanospilus). The documented natural range includes Greater and Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, Ph…

Lilac-capped fruit dove
Ptilinopus coronulatus
Welcome to the profile of the Lilac-capped fruit dove (Ptilinopus coronulatus). The documented natural range includes lowland areas New Guineas, Salawati, Yapen, Ar…

Wallace's fruit dove
Ptilinopus wallacii
Welcome to the profile of the Wallace's fruit dove (Ptilinopus wallacii). The documented natural range includes southern Moluccas, Tanimbar- and Aru Islands, south…
Ramphiculus (3)

Flame-breasted fruit dove
Ramphiculus marchei
Welcome to the profile of the Flame-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus marchei). The documented natural range includes Luzon (Philippines). With a body length of 40 c…

Yellow-breasted fruit dove
Ramphiculus occipitalis
Welcome to the profile of the Yellow-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis). The documented natural range includes Philippines excluding Palawan. With a body…

Black-chinned fruit dove
Ramphiculus leclancheri
Welcome to the profile of the Black-chinned fruit dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri). The documented natural range includes Philippines, Taiwan. With a body length of 2…
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
