The Lompobattang fruit-dove (Ptilinopus meridionalis ) is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withThese birds are around 35-37 cm long. They have black upperparts and a grey head and underparts. They have a dark-purple mask behind their eyes, which is unique for this species.
This species occurs in south-western Sulawesi, Indonesia where they occupy an estimated surface of 468km2. They usually reside in forests and are found at elevations between 1,000 - 3,000m.
Habitat loss from deforestation has led to a slow decline in the population of the species.
It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. There are believed to be between 2,500 and 10,000 Lompobattang fruit-doves in one sub-population.
While there are no current conversation actions in progress, there is a proposal for 200km2 of the Gunung Lompobattang mountain to be designated as a nature reserve.
