Kingdom Animalia Order Columbiformes Genus Ptilinopus Higher classification Fruit dove | Phylum Chordata Family Columbidae Scientific name Ptilinopus monacha Rank Species | |
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Similar Grey‑headed fruit dove, Carunculated fruit dove, Fruit dove, Scarlet‑breasted fruit dove, Pigeons and doves | ||
The blue-capped fruit dove (Ptilinopus monacha) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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