The fruit doves, also known as fruit pigeons, are a genus (Ptilinopus) of birds in the pigeon and dove family (Columbidae). These colourful, frugivorous doves are found in forests and …

A small fruit-dove of moist lowland and foothill forest. Crimson forehead, yellow bill, pale gray from face to chest and orange-yellow belly separated by a dark red chest band. Prefers mid …

A spectacular dove with a red crown and shawl, a white face, a yellow neck, a yellow back with gray chevrons, a gray uppertail, a red undertail, and a flecked red breast. Often found in pairs, …

The beautiful fruit dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus), also known as the rose-fronted pigeon or crimson-capped fruit dove, is a small, approximately 19 cm (7 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) long, mainly green fruit dove. It …

Mar 3, 2024 · Nestled deep within the verdant canopies of tropical rainforests, a vision of ethereal beauty unfolds—the Pink-Headed Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus). With its delicate hues …

Aug 30, 2014 · Common name: Fruit dove, Fruit pigeon, Rose-fronted Pigeon, Crimson-capped Fruit Dove. Family: Dove family (Columbidae). Scientific Name: Ptilinopus. Species: It is a …

Jul 11, 2023 · The Beautiful Fruit Doves (Ptilinopus pulchellus), is also known as the Rose-fronted Pigeon or Crimson-capped Fruit Dove (leading to easy confusion with the Crimson-crowned …

A small fruit-dove of drier lowland forest. Pale pink or whitish forehead with a yellow stripe behind going over the top of the head, from eye to eye. Green breast and yellow-orange belly …

Despite being small birds, they can swallow fruit that is almost 1 in. in diameter! Males will extend their bodies and fluff their feathers to impress mates by appearing larger. They are also known …

Mar 4, 2020 · Beautiful Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of …