Blue-capped Fruit Dove
NameBlue-capped Fruit Dove
Common NameBlue-capped Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus monacha
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright green body, a distinctive violet-blue cap extending to the nape, a bright yellow bill, and a small purplish-pink patch on the lower breast/belly. The undertail coverts are yellow. Females are similar but may have a duller cap and less prominent breast patch.
Vocalization / CallIts call is described as a soft, mournful cooing or hooting, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, typical of fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern Moluccas (Maluku Utara) in Indonesia, found on islands such as Halmahera, Morotai, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Kasiruta, and Obi.
Identifying FeaturesBlue cap, Bright green plumage, Yellow bill, Small size, Purplish breast patch
Description
A small, vibrant fruit dove characterized by its predominantly green plumage, a striking blue cap on its head, and a bright yellow bill. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical lowland forests.
