White-bibbed Fruit Dove
NameWhite-bibbed Fruit Dove
Common NameWhite-bibbed Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus rivoli
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly emerald green with a deep crimson cap covering the forehead and crown. A broad, bright yellow band crosses the upper breast, immediately followed by a narrow white band (the 'bib'). The undertail coverts are yellow, and the bill is yellow. Females are similar but may have a duller cap and less distinct breast bands.
Vocalization / CallThe White-bibbed Fruit Dove produces a deep, resonant, and often repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woop-woop-woop' call, characteristic of many fruit doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane regions of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands, typically at elevations between 500 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesEmerald green body plumage, Deep crimson cap, Broad yellow breast band, White bib below yellow band, Yellow bill, Yellow undertail coverts
Description
This strikingly colored fruit dove is characterized by its vibrant green plumage, a deep crimson cap, and a prominent yellow band across its upper breast, bordered below by a white 'bib'. It typically inhabits montane rainforests, where it forages for fruits, often moving solitarily or in small groups through the canopy.
