Mariana Fruit Dove
NameMariana Fruit Dove
Common NameMariana Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus roseicapilla
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)95
Plumage DetailsMales display a striking rose-pink cap, a grey head and neck, and a white throat. The back and wings are iridescent green, while the breast is a vibrant orange-red, separated from the grey neck by a distinct purple band. The belly is yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, low-pitched cooing or hooting sounds, often a series of repeated 'coo-coo-coo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, including islands such as Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant multi-colored plumage, Distinctive rose-pink cap, Orange-red breast with a purple band, Small size, Found only in the Mariana Islands
Description
The Mariana Fruit Dove is a small, vibrantly colored dove endemic to the Mariana Islands. It spends most of its time foraging for fruits and berries in the forest canopy, often moving quietly among the leaves.
