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European Fruit Dove Project

Since 2007, the European Fruit Dove Project has connected private breeders, zoos and bird parks that work with fruit doves in human care.

Conservation through knowledge, exchange and responsible breeding

Fruit doves are admired for their colours, calm behaviour and close connection to tropical habitats. Many species are affected by the loss of rainforest habitats in their native ranges. In European collections, dedicated keepers and zoological institutions can help preserve experience, knowledge and sustainable breeding lines.

The project brings together species profiles, stock records, breeding reports, price recommendations and contacts in one place. This creates a practical overview that supports the exchange of birds, experience and project contacts.

Species profiles

Multilingual species information with taxonomy, range, characteristics and husbandry notes.

Stocks & breeding

Internal reports help understand available birds, breeding results and possible pairings.

Network

Project contacts, meetings and a protected members area support cooperation.

Popular species profiles

The slider links directly to frequently viewed profiles and invites visitors to explore the diversity of fruit doves.

Brütende Madagaskar-Fruchttaube - Madagaskar-Fruchttaube (Alectroenas madagascariensis)
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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…

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Bronzefruchttaube - Bronzefruchttaube (Ducula aenea)
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Green imperial pigeon

Ducula aenea

Welcome to the profile of the Green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea). The documented natural range includes Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Born…

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Albertis-Taube - Albertis-Taube (Gymnophaps albertisii)
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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)…

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Blauschwanz-Fruchttauben - Blauschwanz-Fruchttaube (Ducula concinna)
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Blue-tailed imperial pigeon

Ducula concinna

Welcome to the profile of the Blue-tailed imperial pigeon (Ducula concinna). The documented natural range includes Moluccas, Aru Islands. With a body length of 43 c…

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Blutschwingen-Fruchttaube - Blutschwingen-Fruchttaube (Ramphiculus marchei)
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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…

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Brillenfruchttaube im Houston Zoo - Brillenfruchttaube (Ducula perspicillata)
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Spectacled imperial pigeon

Ducula perspicillata

Welcome to the profile of the Spectacled imperial pigeon (Ducula perspicillata). The documented natural range includes Moluccas. With a body length of 42 cm, this s…

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Project contacts

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