Flame-breasted Fruit Dove
Ramphiculus marchei
VulnerableAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The flame-breasted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is only found in the mountains of Luzon. It is the largest fruit dove in the country and rivals the size of Imperial pigeons. It is identified with its red hood, black wings with a red patch on its secondaries and its unmistakable flame-coloured breast. Its natural habitats are in upper areas of the tropical moist lowland forest and in mid to upper montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss, poaching for the pet trade and hunting for food. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus.
Fun Fact
It is the largest fruit dove in the country and rivals the size of Imperial pigeons.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in good quality primary forest as it not tolerant and unable to thrive in secondary forest.
Diet
Frugivore (fruit-eater)
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change