Ptilinopus coronulatus
The Coroneted Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus coronulatus) is a stunningly vibrant pigeon species endemic to the island of New Guinea, renowned for its striking plumage. Measuring approximately 20-22 cm (8-9 inches) in length and weighing around 80-90 grams, its body is predominantly emerald green. Males boast a spectacular, almost iridescent magenta-pink forehead and crown, often bordered by a narrow yellow band, which gives the species its distinctive 'coroneted' name. The underside is yellowish-gre...
Found in primary and secondary lowland rainforests, monsoon forests, and forest edges, typically at elevations up to 1000 meters, occasionally higher.
Exclusively frugivorous, feeding on small figs, berries, and other fruits found in the forest canopy, playing a crucial role as a seed disperser.
Coroneted Fruit Doves are primarily arboreal and diurnal, spending their days foraging discreetly within the forest canopy, often alone or in pairs. They are highly agile, plucking fruit directly from branches with precision. While generally solitary, small, loose aggregations may form at particu...
The Coroneted Fruit Dove is endemic to the island of New Guinea, encompassing both the Indonesian provinces of West Papua and Papua New Guinea. Its distribution spans the lowland and hill forests across much of the island, typically occurring from sea level up to elevations of about 1000 meters, ...
Least Concern
- The 'coronet' that gives this dove its name is a brilliant magenta-pink patch on its head, often outlined in yellow, making it one of the most distinctive features among fruit doves. - Despite their vibrant colors, Coroneted Fruit Doves are surprisingly difficult to spot in the dense forest can...