Geelvink Fruit Dove
Geelvink Fruit Dove (<em>Ptilinopus speciosus</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Geelvink Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus speciosus) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ptilinopus; binomial: Ptilinopus speciosus; authority: Schlegel, 1871.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Geelvink Fruit Dove Ptilinopus speciosus is split from Yellow-bibbed Fruit Dove Ptilinopus solomonensis based on plumage and vocal differences (Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife).
