Black-chinned Fruit Dove
NameBlack-chinned Fruit Dove
Common NameBlack-chinned Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus leclancheri
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright emerald green body, a greyish-white head with a white crown, and a prominent black patch on the chin and throat. The undertail coverts are yellow. Females are generally duller green with a greyish head, lacking the black chin and white crown. Both sexes have a yellowish-orange bill and reddish eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, mournful cooing or whistling notes, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on numerous islands including Luzon, Mindoro, Palawan, Negros, Cebu, and Mindanao.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant emerald green plumage, Males have a white crown and black chin/throat patch, Yellowish-orange bill, Reddish eyes, Arboreal behavior, often seen feeding on fruits
Description
This small, vibrant green fruit dove is known for its arboreal lifestyle, feeding primarily on figs and other small fruits. Males are particularly striking with a white crown and a distinctive black chin and throat patch. They are typically found in the canopy of lowland forests.
