Tilopo de Fischer

The red-eared fruit dove (Ramphiculus fischeri) is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ptilinopus. == Distribution == Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. They are found at elevations between 1,000–3,000 m (3,300–9,800 ft). == Subspecies == Three subspecies are recognised; they differ in the colour of the upperparts: R. f. fischeri (Brüggemann, F, 1876) – montane forest of northern Sulawesi. Wing coverts, back, rump and tail green. R. f. centralis (Meyer, AB, 1903) – montane forest of central and southeastern Sulawesi. Wing coverts, rump and tail green, back brown. R. f. meridionalis (Meyer, AB & Wiglesworth, LW, 1893) – southwestern Sulawesi (Lompobattang Massif). Rump and tail green, wing coverts and back brown. This subspecies has previously been treated as a separate species, the Lompobattang fruit dove (Ramphiculus meridionalis) by the HBW/BirdLife International taxonomy. == Status == It is listed as least concern by the IUCN although their populations are currently decreasing.