Cream-breasted Fruit Dove
Ramphiculus merrilli
VulnerableAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The cream-breasted fruit dove or cream-bellied fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is a large and primarily greenish dove with a distinctive red wing patch and cream coloured breast which it was named after. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes and Polillo Islands. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland to montane forests of up to 1,300 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss, and trapping for the pet trade. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus.
Fun Fact
It is a large and primarily greenish dove with a distinctive red wing patch and cream coloured breast which it was named after.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the mountains of northern Luzon starting from Quirino.
Diet
Frugivore (fruit-eater)
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change