Fruit dove profile
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 26-28 cm, this species belongs to the small Asian fruit doves. Within the European Fruit Dove Project, the current status is recorded as: small stock, still being built up, with a clear surplus of females. This page brings together distribution data, identification notes and practical husbandry experience…
Description
Welcome to the profile of the Black-chinned fruit dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri). The documented natural range includes Philippines, Taiwan. With a body length of 26-28 cm, this species belongs to the small Asian fruit doves. Within the European Fruit Dove Project, the current status is recorded as: small stock, still being built up, with a clear surplus of females. This page brings together distribution data, identification notes and practical husbandry experience, helping keepers and breeders to exchange knowledge and support the long-term conservation breeding of this species.
Profile & short facts for Black-chinned fruit dove
| English name | Black-chinned fruit dove |
|---|---|
| German name | Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube |
| Scientific name | Ramphiculus leclancheri |
| Genus | Ramphiculus |
| Category | Ptilinopus - fruit doves |
| Distribution | Philippines, Taiwan |
| Subspecies | 1. Ramphiculus l. leclancheri – main islands of the Philippines | 2. Ramphiculus leclancheri longialis – Lan-Hsü Islands (off Taiwan), northern Philippines (Batan, Calayan, Camiguin Norte) | 3. Ramphiculus leclancheri gironieri – Palawan | 4. Ramphiculus leclancheri taiwanus – Taiwan |
| Size / characteristics | 26-28 cm | For sexual dimorphism, see the images. |
| Status | small stock, still being built up, with a clear surplus of females |
| Synonyms | Ptilinopus leclancheri |
Habitat and natural range
lowland rainforests, forest edges, secondary forests and agricultural land.
Feeding in the European Fruit Dove Project
Frugivorous. Takes berries and small wild fruits in the canopy. In human care: finely chopped soft fruit mixed with a specialised fruit-dove soft food and berries.
Husbandry in the European Fruit Dove Project
Delicate fruit-dove species that appreciates dense, well-protected retreats in the aviary. Constant warmth in winter, at least around 18 °C in the shelter, helps prevent illness.
Breeding and offspring
Offer small nesting baskets or platforms in dense foliage. Pairs often harmonise best when they can form naturally from a group. Avoid unnecessary nest inspections.
Subspecies and systematics
- Ramphiculus l. leclancheri – main islands of the Philippines | 2. Ramphiculus leclancheri longialis – Lan-Hsü Islands (off Taiwan), northern Philippines (Batan, Calayan, Camiguin Norte) | 3. Ramphiculus leclancheri gironieri – Palawan | 4. Ramphiculus leclancheri taiwanus – Taiwan
Special notes on the species
The male has a deep black chin patch; a very calm, almost lethargic species in aviary keeping.
Conservation status
| IUCN | LC (Least Concern) |
|---|---|
| CITES | Not listed |
| EU species protection | Not listed |
Further sources
Images of the Black-chinned fruit dove
Image credits
- Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube mit halbwüchsigem Jungvogel (© Jens Riebe)
- Schwarzkinn-Fruchttauben (© Christian Zenker)
- Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube (© Thomas Breuer)
- Halbwüchsige Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube (© Jens Riebe)
- Junge Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube - die erste innerhalb des Projekts nachgezogene (© Jens Riebe)
- Schwarzkinn-Fruchttaube mit Jungvogel (© Jens Riebe)