Superb Fruit Dove
NameSuperb Fruit Dove
Common NameSuperb Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus superbus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsMales have a vibrant green body, a bright purple cap, an orange nape, and a broad white band across the breast, bordered by a black line. Females are mostly green with a smaller, duller purple cap and lack the orange nape and distinct breast band.
Vocalization / CallA soft, low-pitched cooing or hooting call, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes that can be quite mournful.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in tropical rainforests of New Guinea, northeastern Australia (Queensland), and some surrounding islands.
Identifying Featuresvibrant green plumage, purple cap (male), orange nape (male), white breast band with black border (male), small size
Description
The Superb Fruit Dove is a small, strikingly colorful dove known for its vibrant plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of rainforests, feeding primarily on fruits.
