The lilac-crowned fruit dove (''Ptilinopus rarotongensis'') is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Cook Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Subspecies

* ''P. r. rarotongensis'' Hartlaub & Finsch, 1871 –

Rarotonga Rarotonga is the largest and most populous of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of , and is home to almost 75% of the country's population, with 13,007 of a total population of 17,434. The Cook Islands' Parliament buildings a ...

* ''P. r. goodwini'' Holyoak, 1974 – Atiu

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lilac-crowned fruit dove The lilac-crowned fruit dove (''Ptilinopus rarotongensis'') is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Cook Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. ...

Birds of the Cook Islands

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