Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove
NameYellow-breasted Fruit Dove
Common NameYellow-breasted Fruit Dove
Scientific NamePtilinopus viridis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly green on the back, wings, and flanks. The head is white with a deep maroon crown. A striking bright yellow band crosses the breast, below which is a maroon patch on the belly. The undertail coverts are yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, mournful cooing or hooting notes, often described as a bubbling 'woo-woo-woo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove is native to New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands, inhabiting tropical and subtropical lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesWhite head with maroon crown, Bright yellow breast band, Maroon belly patch, Overall green body plumage, Small, slender bill
Description
This vibrantly colored fruit dove is primarily green with a distinctive bright yellow breast band and a maroon belly patch. It has a white head topped with a deep maroon crown, often found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests.
