Orange-fronted Fruit Dove
NameOrange-fronted Fruit Dove
Common NameOrange-fronted Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus aurantiifrons
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright green. It features a striking orange forehead, a white throat, and a grey nape and upper breast. The bill is yellowish with a reddish base, and the legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, cooing or hooting sounds, often a series of ascending or descending notes typical of fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to New Guinea and surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Distinctive orange forehead, Grey nape and upper breast, White throat, Reddish bill base and legs
Description
This small, vibrant fruit dove is characterized by its bright green plumage and distinctive orange forehead. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical lowland forests, often solitary or in small groups.
