Knob-billed Fruit Dove
NameKnob-billed Fruit Dove
Common NameKnob-billed Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus insolitus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green, with a red knob on the bill and a red forehead. Males have a prominent orange patch on the belly, while females have a smaller or absent bill knob and less vibrant orange. The undertail coverts can be reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woop-woop-woop' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, including New Britain, New Ireland, and other smaller islands.
Identifying FeaturesRed knob on bill (more pronounced in males), Bright green plumage, Orange belly patch, Red forehead
Description
This medium-sized fruit dove is characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive red knob on the bill, particularly prominent in males. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of lowland and hill forests.
