Not EvaluatedLegendaryFruitForestMedium · 163 g
About the Ornate Fruit Dove
The ornate fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Tanna Fruit DovePtilinopus tannensisThe average length of the Tanna fruit dove is 28 – 30 cm.
Grey-green Fruit DovePtilinopus purpuratusThe grey-green fruit dove is around 20 cm (7.9 in) in overall length and weighs 95 g (3.4 oz).
Orange DovePtilinopus victorThe orange dove or orange fruit dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae.
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