Dwarf Fruit Dove
NameDwarf Fruit Dove
Common NameDwarf Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus nainus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green on the head, neck, back, and upper breast. A small, dark purplish-maroon patch is present on the lower breast. The belly and undertail coverts are a striking bright yellow. Wings are green, sometimes with darker markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically soft, low-pitched cooing or hooting calls, often described as mournful or melancholic.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea and a few adjacent smaller islands.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size for a dove, Overall bright green plumage, Bright yellow belly and undertail coverts, Small purplish-maroon patch on lower breast
Description
The Dwarf Fruit Dove is one of the smallest fruit doves, characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive yellow belly. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging for small fruits high in the canopy of tropical forests.
