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Many-colored Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus perousii)

SourceAviceda · Wikimedia Commons

BS-0057

Many-colored Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus perousii

Many-colored Fruit Dove adult males are predominantly creamy white to pale yellow, with greenish wings and contrasting red patches on a compact, rounded body. The breast is largely unmarked, greenish flight feathers contrast with the paler wing coverts, and a broad red band crosses the back. A distinct red crown patch stands out against the pale feathers of the forehead, cheeks, and neck.

Family
Columbidae
Region
Oceania
Range
South Pacific islands
Habitat
Rainforest
Dominant color
Green
Conservation status
Least Concern

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