Maroon-chinned Fruit Dove
NameMaroon-chinned Fruit Dove
Common NameMaroon-chinned Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus subgularis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsThis fruit dove features a pale grey head, white throat and upper breast, and a yellowish lower breast and belly. Its back and wings are dark green, and it possesses a distinctive maroon patch on its lower chin or upper throat, though this can be subtle or obscured.
Vocalization / CallLike many fruit doves, its vocalizations are typically soft, cooing or hooting sounds, often described as mournful or resonant.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sulawesi and several smaller surrounding islands in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head, White upper breast, Yellowish lower breast and belly, Dark green back and wings, Maroon patch on lower chin (often subtle)
Description
The Maroon-chinned Fruit Dove is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored dove found in tropical forests. It typically forages quietly in the canopy for fruits, often solitary or in small groups. Its striking plumage helps it blend into the lush green environment.
