The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is one of the most famous extinct animals besides dinosaurs. It is also the only extinct bird of Mauritius to be designated as the national bird.Sailors who landed on Mauritius found much pleasure in watching the clumsy dodo's behaviour. One story tells of a dodo who...
The yellow-breasted Crested pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) is known as Southern crowned Pigeon and has two subspecies.The purple breasted Crested dove was first described by Otto Finsch, whose living specimen was obtained from C. Scheepmaker at the Amsterdam Zoo and named after him.The purple breasted...
The Blue Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata) has three subspecies.The blue crested dove is a resident bird. A bird's nest is built in a tree. They usually live and forage in small groups of 2-10, searching for fallen fruits and seeds, as well as eating any insects they encounter. Like a pheasant. Th...
Didunculus strigirostris Tooth-billed Pigeon, no subspecies.Doves live at altitudes ranging from 300 to 1400 meters above sea level and are sexually shy and difficult to approach. The singing sound is similar to that of ordinary domestic pigeons, often making a "gu-gu-gu" sound. It is...
The species is known as Ptilinopus huttoni and Rapa Fruit Dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of Birds - Vulnerable (VU).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus coronulatus, and its foreign names are Coroneted fruit-dove and Coroneted Fruit Dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is ev...
Makatea's scientific name is Ptilinopus chalcurus, foreign names Makatea fruit-dove, Makatea Fruit Dove, the specific habit is unknown.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of Birds - Vulnerable (VU).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus roseicapillus, and its foreign name is Mariana Fruit-dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of Birds - Endangered (EN).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone'...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus pulchellus, foreign names are Beautiful fruit-dove, Beautiful Fruit Dove, the specific habit is unknown.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecolo...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus alligator, foreign name is Black-banded Dove, the specific habit is unknown.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus arcanus and its foreign name is Negros Fruit-dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of birds - Critically Endangered (CR).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone&...
Ptilinopus porphyraceus, Purple-capped Fruit-dove, Crimson-crowned Fruit-dove, Crimson-crowned Fruit Dove, the specific habit is unknown. Feed on fruits, seeds, insects, etc.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and e...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus granulifrons, and its foreign name is Carunculated Fruit-dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of Birds - Vulnerable (VU).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus insolitus and its foreign name is Knob-billed Fruit-dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!...
Its scientific name is Ptilinopus iozonus, and its foreign name is Orange-bellied Fruit-dove.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibilit...
Magnificent Fruit dove scientific name Ptilinopus superbus, foreign name Superb Fruit-dove, Purple-crowned Pigeon, the specific habits are unknown.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintain...