Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove
Ramphiculus occipitalis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The yellow-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis), known locally as balorinay, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. While it is listed as least concern in IUCN, it is declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and trapping for the illegal wildlife trade.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yellow-breasted fruit dove
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
