Ornate Fruit Dove
NameOrnate Fruit Dove
Common NameOrnate Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus ornatus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits vibrant plumage with a crimson-red crown, a white forehead and face, and a bright yellow bill. A broad rufous-chestnut band crosses the breast, separated from the white face by a thin white line. The back and wings are emerald green, often with maroon patches on the wing coverts, while the belly is pale yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, resonant cooing or hooting sounds, characteristic of many fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some nearby islands, including the Aru Islands, where it inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesCrimson-red crown, White face and forehead, Yellow bill, Rufous-chestnut breast band, Emerald green back and wings
Description
The Ornate Fruit Dove is a medium-sized, strikingly colorful dove found in the forests of New Guinea. It is an arboreal species, spending most of its time in the canopy foraging for fruits.
