Crimson-crowned Fruit Dove
NameCrimson-crowned Fruit Dove
Common NameCrimson-crowned Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus regina
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are white, contrasting with a vivid crimson-magenta crown. The body is predominantly bright green, with a prominent purplish-blue patch on the wing coverts and bright yellow undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallSoft, mournful cooing or hooting calls, often described as a series of 'woo-woo-woo' or 'coo-coo-coo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern and eastern Australia (from the Kimberley region to northern New South Wales), New Guinea, and some islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesCrimson-magenta crown, White head and throat, Bright green body plumage, Yellow undertail coverts, Purplish-blue wing patch
Description
This small, vibrantly colored fruit dove is characterized by its bright green body, white head, and distinctive crimson crown. It typically forages for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often found alone or in small groups.
