Coroneted Fruit Dove
NameCoroneted Fruit Dove
Common NameCoroneted Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus coronulatus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have bright green plumage, a prominent yellow crown, greyish-blue head and neck, and a yellow belly. The flight feathers show blue primary coverts and outer webs. Females are similar but duller with a less extensive yellow crown.
Vocalization / CallProduces soft, low-pitched cooing or hooting sounds, often a series of repeated notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, found in both Indonesian Papua and Papua New Guinea.
Identifying Featuresyellow crown, bright green plumage, yellow belly, blue wing patches, small size
Description
This small, vibrant fruit dove is characterized by its bright green plumage and a distinctive yellow crown. It typically forages high in the canopy of tropical lowland forests, feeding primarily on various small fruits.
