Red-eared Fruit Dove
NameRed-eared Fruit Dove
Common NameRed-eared Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus epius
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, with a prominent magenta-red patch behind the eye. The back and wings are bright green, often with yellowish edges to the flight feathers. Underparts are yellowish-green, and the undertail coverts are yellow. The bill is yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, mournful cooing or hooting calls, characteristic of many fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some surrounding islands, including the Aru Islands, Yapen, Biak, and Kofiau.
Identifying FeaturesProminent magenta-red patch behind the eye, Pale grey head and neck, Bright green body plumage, Yellow undertail coverts, Yellowish-green bill
Description
This striking fruit dove is characterized by its vibrant green body and pale grey head, accented by a distinctive magenta-red patch behind the eye. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests.
