Tanna Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus tannensis (Latham, 1790)

Tanna Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus tannensis, is a bird of the Columbidae family found in Australasia from the Banks Islands to southern Vanuatu. It lives in Vanuatu, including lowland and mountain forest, as well as altered woodland, plantations, gardens and other fruiting places. It is most often seen in the lower parts of its range, though it can occur up to 1500 m. It moves between islands and shifts with fruiting seasons. The species feeds on fruit, nests high in trees, lays one white egg, and is cared for by both parents.

Order

Columbiformes

Family

Columbidae — Pigeons, Doves

Breeding range

Australasia: Banks Is. to s Vanuatu