Whistling Dove
Whistling Dove (<em>Ptilinopus layardi</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Whistling Dove (Ptilinopus layardi) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ptilinopus; binomial: Ptilinopus layardi; authority: Elliot, DG, 1878.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Along with P. luteovirens and P. victor, formerly separated in the genus Chrysoena as Chrysoena viridis Layard, 1875 (e.g. Peters 1937). With merger of Chrysoena with Ptilinopus (e.g. Cain 1954), viridis is preoccupied by Claret-breasted Fruit Dove P. viridis (Linnaeus, 1766). Change English name of Whistling Fruit Dove Ptilinopus layardi to Whistling Dove to align with other major world bird lists.
