Pink-spotted Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus perlatus
The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus perlatus) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 210 g. The pink-spotted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Pink-spotted Fruit Dove
The pink-spotted fruit dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in forest and woodland in lowland and foothills of New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. It is widespread and generally common.
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How to identify it
As most other fruit doves, it is largely green. The chest is duller and browner, the throat and nape are grey-white, and, uniquely for a fruit dove, the wings are spotted pink. The face and crown are usually olive-green, but this is replaced by pale grey in the north-eastern subspecies plumbeicollis. The male and female are essentially identical.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Pink-spotted Fruit Dove?
- As most other fruit doves, it is largely green. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Pink-spotted Fruit Dove?
- The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 210 g.
- Where can you see a Pink-spotted Fruit Dove?
- The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Pink-spotted Fruit Dove?
- The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove is most easily confused with the Mariana Fruit Dove, the Claret-breasted Fruit Dove and the Beautiful Fruit Dove.
- Is the Pink-spotted Fruit Dove endangered?
- The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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