Species knowledge & husbandry
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.
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.
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Use the search and filters to find fruit-dove species by name, genus, category or natural distribution. Profiles can also be sorted alphabetically or by their latest update.
Ramphiculus (3)
Black-chinned fruit dove
Ramphiculus leclancheri
Black-chinned fruit dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri) occurs in Philippines, Taiwan. It is mainly associated with lowland rainforests, forest edges, secondary forests…
Yellow-breasted fruit dove
Ramphiculus occipitalis
Yellow-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis) occurs in Philippines excluding Palawan. It is mainly associated with tropical lowland rainforests, hill forest…
Flame-breasted fruit dove
Ramphiculus marchei
Flame-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus marchei) occurs in Luzon (Philippines). It is mainly associated with primary lowland rainforests as well as dense cloud and f…
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.
- 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
