Cloven-feathered Dove
NameCloven-feathered Dove
Common NameCloven-feathered Dove
Scientific NameDrepanoptila holosericea
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, back, and wings are bright emerald green. The belly and undertail coverts are vivid yellow. A prominent white band separates the green breast from the yellow underparts. It has red eyes and a small, pale yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically soft, low cooing notes, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woo-woo-woo' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of New Caledonia in the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesBright green and yellow plumage, Prominent white breast band, Red eyes, Pale yellowish bill
Description
This medium-sized dove is strikingly colored with bright green upperparts and a vibrant yellow belly, separated by a distinct white band across the breast. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of forests.
