Stephan's Emerald Dove
NameStephan's Emerald Dove
Common NameStephan's Emerald Dove
Scientific NameChalcophaps stephani
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsFeatures iridescent emerald green wings, a purplish-brown head, neck, and underparts, and a prominent white forehead patch. The bill is bright orange-red, and the back and tail are reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallProduces typical dove-like soft cooing calls, often a series of low, mournful hoots that can be quite repetitive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia, including Sulawesi and the Moluccas.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent emerald green wings, White forehead patch, Orange-red bill, Purplish-brown body
Description
A medium-sized, strikingly colored dove with iridescent green wings, a purplish-brown body, and a distinctive white forehead patch. It typically forages on the forest floor, often alone or in pairs, searching for food.
