Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove
NameLilac-crowned Fruit Dove
Common NameLilac-crowned Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus coronulatus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe Lilac-crowned Fruit Dove has a bright lilac crown, a pale grey head, neck, and upper breast. Its back and wings are emerald green, contrasting with a bright yellow belly and a prominent maroon patch on the lower breast. The undertail coverts are white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically soft, mournful cooing or hooting sounds, often repeated.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea, found across various lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesLilac crown, Pale grey head and breast, Emerald green back and wings, Bright yellow belly, Maroon breast patch
Description
This small, vibrantly colored dove is known for its striking plumage, featuring a distinctive lilac crown. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical forests, feeding primarily on fruits and berries.
