Cream-breasted Fruit Dove
NameCream-breasted Fruit Dove
Common NameCream-breasted Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus merrilli
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale blue-grey head, neck, and upper breast, often bordered by a narrow black band. The back and wings are emerald green, while the belly and undertail coverts are creamy-white. The bill is reddish-brown, and the legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of soft, cooing or hooting notes, often described as a series of 'whoo-whoo-whoo' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on several islands including Luzon, Mindoro, and Mindanao, inhabiting tropical lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesBlue-grey head and upper breast, Emerald green back and wings, Creamy-white belly, Reddish bill and legs, Often a narrow black band separating breast and back
Description
This medium-sized fruit dove is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a blue-grey head and breast contrasting with emerald green upperparts and a creamy-white belly. It is typically found foraging for fruits high in the canopy of tropical forests.
