Black-Naped Fruit Dove

Black-Naped Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus Melanospilus

Eats

They are frugivores, meaning they eat fruits, figs, berries, and seeds.

Lives

Black-naped Fruit Doves are found in Indonesia, Java, the Philippines, The Maluccas and Borneo. They often live in lowland hill forests, forest edges, or even suburban areas as they are highly adaptable.

Behavior

Description

The Black-Naped Fruit Doves are vibrant birds have striking green bodies and yellowish bills and irises. Males are especially eye-catching, with a pale gray head, black nape, bright yellow throat, and stunning golden yellow and pink feathers under their tails. In contrast, females and young birds sport entirely green plumage, aiding in camouflage. This colorful distinction not only makes males look impressive, but also helps females blend in, especially while nesting or caring for their young!

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Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Endangered
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct in the Wild
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