Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Cream-bellied Fruit-Dove is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
The Cream-bellied Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus merrilli) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Ptilinopus merrilli. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Stub icon This Columbiformes-related article is a stub. More