Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove
NameScarlet-breasted Fruit Dove
Common NameScarlet-breasted Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus bernsteinii
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale greyish-white, contrasting with an emerald green back and wings. A prominent scarlet patch adorns the breast, transitioning to an orange-yellow belly. The tail is dark greyish with a lighter tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, mournful cooing or hooting sounds, characteristic of many fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia, specifically found on islands such as Halmahera, Morotai, Bacan, and Obi.
Identifying FeaturesPale greyish-white head, Emerald green back and wings, Prominent scarlet breast patch, Orange-yellow belly
Description
This vibrantly colored fruit dove is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests. Its striking plumage makes it a distinctive sight among the foliage, though its shy nature can make it difficult to observe.
