Grey-green Fruit Dove

Grey-green Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus purpuratus

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The grey-green fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Society Islands in French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Fun Fact

He placed it with all the other doves and pigeons in the genus Columba and coined the binomial name Columba purpurata.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the French Polynesian islands of Tahiti and Mo'orea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance