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.
Alectroenas (1)
Madagascar blue pigeon
Alectroenas madagascariensis
Madagascar blue pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis) occurs in eastern Madagascar. It is mainly associated with primary rainforests and dense secondary forests of…
Gymnophaps (1)
Papuan mountain pigeon
Gymnophaps albertisii
Papuan mountain pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii) occurs in New Guinea, Bismarck Islands, Bacan (Moluccas). It is mainly associated with mountain forests, dense rainfo…
Megaloprepia (1)
Wompoo fruit dove
Megaloprepia magnifica
Wompoo fruit dove (Megaloprepia magnifica) occurs in New Guinea, eastern Australia. It is mainly associated with tropical and subtropical primary rainforests as wel…
Phapitreron (1)
White-eared brown dove
Phapitreron leucotis
White-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) occurs in Philippines. It is mainly associated with dense forests, secondary growth and wooded agricultural zones in t…
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
