Golden Dove
NameGolden Dove
Common NameGolden Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus luteovirens
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsThe entire body is covered in bright golden-yellow plumage. The feathers on the head, neck, and breast are elongated and stiff, giving a distinctive shaggy or hair-like appearance. It has a pale green or yellowish eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of deep, booming hoots or coos, often starting slowly and then accelerating into a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Fiji in the South Pacific, including Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Kadavu.
Identifying Featuresbright golden-yellow plumage, shaggy, hair-like feathers on head and neck, pale green eye-ring, small size
Description
This small, vibrant dove is characterized by its entirely golden-yellow plumage and unique shaggy, hair-like feathers on its head, neck, and breast. It is typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of tropical forests, often heard before it is seen.
