Claret-breasted Fruit-Dove
NameClaret-breasted Fruit-Dove
Common NameClaret-breasted Fruit-Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus viridis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsMales have vibrant green plumage overall, a deep claret (purplish-red) breast patch, a greyish-blue head, a yellow bill with a reddish base, and a prominent white patch on the shoulder. Females are similar but with a smaller or absent claret patch and duller head coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, cooing or hooting notes, often described as a series of 'whoo-whoo-whoo' calls that may ascend or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to New Guinea and surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and parts of eastern Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green plumage, Deep claret-colored breast patch (males), Greyish-blue head, Yellow bill, White shoulder patch
Description
This vibrantly colored fruit-dove is predominantly green with a distinctive claret-colored breast and a bright yellow bill. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests across its range.
