Black-banded Fruit Dove
Black-banded Fruit Dove (<em>Ptilinopus alligator</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Black-banded Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus alligator) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ptilinopus; binomial: Ptilinopus alligator; authority: Collett, 1898.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Black-banded Fruit Dove P. alligator split from Banded Fruit Dove as by H&M 4 and others (see Christidis & Boles 2008).
