Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus rarotongensis
The Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in the Cook Islands, weighing about 119 g. The lilac-crowned fruit dove, also known as the Rarotonga fruit-dove or Cook Islands fruit-dove, is one of over 50 species of Ptilinopus.
About the Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove
The lilac-crowned fruit dove, also known as the Rarotonga fruit-dove or Cook Islands fruit-dove, is one of over 50 species of Ptilinopus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove look like?
- The lilac-crowned fruit dove, also known as the Rarotonga fruit-dove or Cook Islands fruit-dove, is one of over 50 species of Ptilinopus.
- How big is a Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove?
- The Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 119 g.
- Where can you see a Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove?
- The Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove is endemic to the Cook Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove?
- The Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove is most easily confused with the Carunculated Fruit Dove, the Purple-capped Fruit Dove and the Silver-capped Fruit Dove.
- Is the Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove endangered?
- The Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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