Red-eared fruit dove explained

The red-eared fruit dove (Ptilinopus fischeri) is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Distribution

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. They are found at elevations between 1,000 - 3,000m.^[1]

Subspecies

There are three subspecies of the red-eared fruit dove:^[2]

• Ptilinopus fischeri fischeri (Found in north Sulawesi)
• Ptilinopus fischeri centralis (Found in central and southeastern Sulawesi)
• Ptilinopus fischeri meridionalis (Found in southwest Sulawesi)

Status

It is listed as least concern by the IUCN although their populations are currently decreasing.

See also

• Lompobattang fruit-dove - a similar species
• Fauna of Indonesia
• List of least concern birds

Notes and References

1. Web site: International). BirdLife International (BirdLife. 2016-10-01. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Ramphiculus fischeri. 2020-09-30. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2. Web site: Oiseaux.net . Ptilope de Fischer - Ptilinopus fischeri - Red-eared Fruit Dove . 2022-10-07 . www.oiseaux.net . en.