Flame-breasted Fruit Dove
Ramphiculus marchei
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The flame-breasted fruit dove (Ramphiculus marchei) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is only found in the mountains of Luzon. It is the largest fruit dove in the country and rivals the size of Imperial pigeons. It is identified with its red hood, black wings with a red patch on its secondaries and its unmistakable flame-coloured breast.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of Luzon (northern Philippines).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Flame-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.
