Golden Dove
Ptilinopus luteovirens
The Golden Dove (Ptilinopus luteovirens) is a rare doves and pigeon found only in Fiji, weighing about 47 g. The golden dove, also known as the golden fruit dove, lemon dove or yellow dove, is a small, approximately 20 cm (8 in) long, short-tailed fruit-dove in the family Columbidae.
About the Golden Dove
The golden dove, also known as the golden fruit dove, lemon dove or yellow dove, is a small, approximately 20 cm (8 in) long, short-tailed fruit-dove in the family Columbidae. The common name refers to the males' bright golden-yellow colour. The body feathers appear almost iridescent due to their elongated shape and hair-like texture. The head is slightly duller with a greenish tinge. The bill, orbital skin and legs are bluish-green and the iris is whitish. The underwings and tail coverts are yellow. The female is a dark green bird with bare parts resembling those of the male. The young resembles the female.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Golden Dove look like?
- The golden dove, also known as the golden fruit dove, lemon dove or yellow dove, is a small, approximately 20 cm (8 in) long, short-tailed fruit-dove in the family Columbidae.
- How big is a Golden Dove?
- The Golden Dove is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a Golden Dove?
- The Golden Dove is endemic to Fiji, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Golden Dove?
- The Golden Dove is most easily confused with the Dwarf Fruit Dove, the Many-colored Fruit Dove and the Black-banded Fruit Dove.
- Is the Golden Dove endangered?
- The Golden Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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