Dwarf Fruit Dove
Dwarf Fruit Dove (<em>Ptilinopus nainus</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Dwarf Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus nainus) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ptilinopus; binomial: Ptilinopus nainus; authority: (Temminck, 1835).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change scientific name of Dwarf Fruit Dove to Ptilinopus nainus from P. nanus. Original spelling (H&M 4; Zoonomen note). Treat species as monotypic; includes minimus (Mees 1965; Baptista et al. 1997).
