Ornate Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus ornatus
About the Ornate Fruit Dove
The ornate fruit dove (Ptilinopus ornatus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Ornate Fruit Dove?
The scientific name of the Ornate Fruit Dove is Ptilinopus ornatus.
How many Ornate Fruit Dove sightings have been recorded?
13 observations of the Ornate Fruit Dove have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
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