Grey-headed Fruit Dove
NameGrey-headed Fruit Dove
Common NameGrey-headed Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus hyogastrus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, contrasting sharply with the bright emerald green plumage of the body. The undertail coverts are a striking bright yellow, and the legs are reddish. The bill is yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, deep cooing or hooting calls, often described as a resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woop-woop-woop' series.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern Moluccas islands in Indonesia, including Halmahera, Morotai, Bacan, Obi, and several smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head and neck, Vibrant emerald green body plumage, Bright yellow undertail coverts, Reddish legs, Typical fruit dove shape
Description
The Grey-headed Fruit Dove is a medium-sized, vibrant green dove with a distinctive pale grey head and neck. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits high in the canopy of tropical forests.
