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Contact the European Fruit Dove Project

Send your questions about husbandry, breeding, conservation, membership or technical issues directly to the relevant project team.

Contact European Fruit Dove Project specialists

Through the European Fruit Dove Project, experienced private keepers, zoological institutions, breeders and technical specialists connect with one another. Therefore, this contact page provides a direct line to project coordinators responsible for scientific, organisational or technical queries.

Please describe your inquiry as clearly as possible. Additional details regarding the fruit dove species involved, current husbandry conditions, or previous discussions will help us forward your message promptly to the correct representative.

  • Husbandry, nutrition, breeding and population coordination
  • Membership, participation and professional exchange
  • Cooperation with zoos and conservation projects
  • Comments on species profiles, images, sources or technical issues

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    Direct contact with experienced project leads

    If your matter requires individual discussion, you can also reach out directly to our project leader or deputy project leader.

    Manfred Kästner, Deputy project lead at the European Fruit Dove Project
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    Deputy project lead

    Manfred Kästner

    Address
    An der Erfurter Str. 4
    99428 Nohra
    DE
    Email
    kaestner-m-efv@t-online.de
    Telephone
    +49 (0)3643-825120
    Mobile
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    Useful routes through the European Fruit Dove Project

    Many questions can already be answered by exploring our public project resources. There, you will find essential background knowledge along with logical next steps.

    Species knowledge and husbandry

    In our fruit dove species profiles, we aggregate key details on taxonomy, distribution, diet, breeding, and project status. Afterward, you can easily submit specific updates or observations.

    Participation and membership

    If you wish to contribute population data, share practical expertise, or support our ongoing work, please follow our structured membership request process.

    Breeding facilities and practice

    In addition, the breeding facilities section outlines how aviaries, indoor housing, vegetation, feeding schedules, and daily routines are documented.

    Conservation questions and reliable sources

    Regarding conservation status inquiries, we consistently rely on verified scientific references. For instance, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species serves as an international baseline. Furthermore, project-specific data is regularly cross-checked with specialist literature, husbandry experience, and expert feedback.

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