Geelvink Fruit Dove

Geelvink Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus speciosus

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The Geelvink fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to several islands, including Biak, Supiori, Numfor, and the smaller Padaido Islands, collectively known as the Schouten or Geelvink Islands, which lie north of New Guinea.

Fun Fact

The Geelvink fruit dove was formerly considered conspecific with the yellow-bibbed fruit dove (P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the islands' degraded former forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance