Cloven-feathered Dove

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Cloven-feathered Dove (<em>Ptilinopus holosericea</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Cloven-feathered Dove (Ptilinopus holosericea) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ptilinopus; binomial: Ptilinopus holosericea; authority: (Temminck, 1809).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Cloven-feathered Dove was previously attributed to the monotypic genus Drepanoptila which is merged with Ptilinopus following AviList v2025.

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