Ptilinopus cinctus
The Banded Fruit Dove, *Ptilinopus cinctus*, is a strikingly beautiful and relatively large member of the pigeon and dove family, reaching lengths of 38-44 cm (15-17.5 in) and weighing between 250-450g. Its most distinctive feature, lending it its common name, is the broad, dark chestnut-brown to blackish band that sweeps across its upper breast and mantle, starkly contrasting with its pristine white head, neck, and breast. The back and wings are a vibrant green, with a yellowish wash on the ...
Found primarily in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, from lowland areas up to approximately 1,500 meters in montane regions.
Strictly frugivorous, their diet consists almost entirely of fruits, particularly figs (*Ficus* species), as well as berries and palm fruits, which they swallow whole.
Banded Fruit Doves are diurnal birds, spending most of their active hours quietly foraging in the forest canopy. They employ a deliberate foraging strategy, plucking fruits silently from branches, often appearing solitary or in pairs, though small groups may gather at abundant food sources. Terri...
The Banded Fruit Dove is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia and East Timor, making its distribution quite restricted to this island chain. Its breeding range encompasses islands including Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Flores, Timor, Wetar, and other smaller adjacent islands. This d...
Least Concern
- The Banded Fruit Dove is one of the larger species within the *Ptilinopus* genus, making it a substantial and eye-catching bird. - Its common name directly refers to the distinctive broad, dark band across its chest, a key identification feature unique among fruit doves. - These doves are cruci...