Ptilinopus regina
Not Threatened.
Taxonomy:
- Ptilinopus purpuratus var. Regina Swainson, 1825, New South Wales. Considered to belong to the large P. purpuratus species-group, though its position within this large assemblage is unclear; very similar to P. roseicapilla. Precise limits of some races uncertain, and whole of internal taxonomy may require reappraisal. Five subspecies currently recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * flavicollis Bonaparte, 1855 - Flores, Roti, Sawu, Semau and Timor (possibly only in the W of the island). * roseipileum Hartert, 1904 - E Timor, Wetar, Romang, Kisar, Moa and Leti. * xanthogaster (Wagler, 1827) - Banda, Kai Is, Damar, Sermata, Babar, Teun, Nila, Tanimbar Is and Aru Is. * ewingii Gould, 1842 - N Australia, from Kimberley region to N Northern Territory and MelvilleI. * regina Swainson, 1825 - islands in Torres Strait and E Australia, from Cape York to S New South Wales