Orange-bellied Fruit Dove
Orange-bellied Fruit Dove
The orange-bellied Fruit Dove ( Ptilinopus iozonus ) is a species of pigeons birds. It comes in several subspecies only in some Southeast Asian islands.
Appearance
The orange-bellied fruit dove reaches a body length of 21 centimeters. In height and body type it resembles the Purple Cap fruit dove. It is a short-tailed species whose plumage is predominantly green vigorously. On the shoulders, it has depending on the subspecies depending on a slate-gray or deep red shoulder spot. The feathers of the wings are lined with yellow. Characteristic of the type is the very large orange patch on the belly. The under tail-coverts are yellowish white.
The beak is reddish and lightens towards the tip in a yellow on.
Distribution and behavior
The orange-bellied Fruit Dove is an endemic pigeon of New Guinea and the adjacent islands. It occurs among other Salawari, Waigeo, Aru, Japen, Manam, Tarawi, Karkar and Kalriru. In the lowlands of New Guinea, it is a common species orange-bellied Fruit Dove are forest dwellers who prefer to stay at the forest edges. They prefer primary forests and old secondary forests. They usually seen in small flocks, which consist of three to ten individuals. It is frequently associated with other fruit pigeons loose. They breed probably throughout the year. The nest can be found in trees. The nest consists of a single white egg.