Red-naped Fruit Dove
NameRed-naped Fruit Dove
Common NameRed-naped Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus dohertyi
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe head is white, transitioning to a pale pink on the throat and breast. The back, wings, and tail are dark green. A distinctive crimson-red patch is present on the nape. The belly is greyish, and the undertail coverts are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, mournful coos or hoots, typical of fruit doves, often repeated in a series.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia, where it inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featureswhite head, pink breast, dark green back and wings, crimson-red nape patch, arboreal behavior
Description
The Red-naped Fruit Dove is a striking arboreal bird characterized by its vibrant plumage. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests, often solitary or in small groups.
