Beautiful Fruit Dove
NameBeautiful Fruit Dove
Common NameBeautiful Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus pulchellus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsMales have a deep crimson cap, pale grey head and breast, bright green back and wings, a broad orange band across the lower breast/belly, and a narrow purplish-red band above the orange. The undertail coverts are yellow. Females are similar but generally duller with a smaller cap.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a soft, cooing or hooting call, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes that can be somewhat mournful.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some nearby smaller islands, including the Aru Islands and West Papuan Islands.
Identifying FeaturesCrimson cap, Pale grey head and breast, Bright green back and wings, Prominent orange belly band, Narrow purplish-red band above orange belly band, Yellow bill
Description
The Beautiful Fruit Dove is a small, vibrantly colored dove native to New Guinea and surrounding islands. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical forests, feeding on small fruits. Its striking plumage makes it easily identifiable among other fruit doves.
