Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestPlatform nestMedium · 83 g
About the Atoll Fruit Dove
The atoll fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Tuamotu archipelago in French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-headed Fruit DovePtilinopus eugeniaeThe white-headed fruit dove is a small, plump, and short-tailed species of fruit dove, with a length of 18–22 cm (7.1–8.7 in).
Makatea Fruit DovePtilinopus chalcurusThe average length of the Makatea fruit dove is 20 cm tall (8 inches).
Henderson Fruit DovePtilinopus insularisThe Henderson Fruit Dove ranges from 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in) in size.
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