Jambu Fruit Dove
NameJambu Fruit Dove
Common NameJambu Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus jambu
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsMales have a crimson-red cap, a bright pink breast, a white belly, and dark green upperparts and wings. The undertail coverts are reddish-brown. The bill is orange with a yellow tip, and the legs are red. Females are duller, with a dull purple-grey head, a pale pinkish breast, and green upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft, low cooing or hooting sound, often described as a 'coo-coo-coo' or a series of soft 'hoo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits lowland primary and secondary forests, including swamp forests and mangroves.
Identifying FeaturesCrimson-red head (male), Bright pink breast (male), Green upperparts, White belly, Orange bill with yellow tip, Arboreal behavior
Description
The Jambu Fruit Dove is a small, colorful dove known for its striking plumage. Males feature a vibrant crimson head and pink breast, contrasting with a green back and white belly. These arboreal birds primarily feed on fruits in tropical lowland forests.
