Least ConcernEndemicFruitForestMedium · 119 g
About the Grey-headed Fruit Dove
The grey-headed fruit dove or gray-headed fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the northern Moluccas.
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It is mostly green except for a grey head, red eyes and black yellow-tipped beak.
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Where the Grey-headed Fruit Dove lives
Regular range
When to see the Grey-headed Fruit Dove
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Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Orange-fronted Fruit DovePtilinopus aurantiifronsThe orange-fronted fruit dove is a small/medium sized bird that ranges in length from 22–23 cm and weighs 136 grams.
Golden DovePtilinopus luteovirensThe 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.
Dwarf Fruit DovePtilinopus nainusWith a total length of 13–15 centimetres (5.1–5.9 in), it is the shortest pigeon or dove in the world, but as it is relatively stocky, this species is more massive than several other small doves, weighing at 49 grams (1.7 oz).
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