Amethyst Brown-dove
Phapitreron amethystinus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="phapitreron-amethystinus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/phapitreron-amethystinus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/phapitreron-amethystinus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/phapitreron-amethystinus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="phapitreron-amethystinus"></birdfyi-bird>On this page
About
Small dove, 21–24 cm, with dark brown plumage, an iridescent amethyst-purple neck patch, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, primarily on Mindanao, Basilan, and the Visayas. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 131.35999999999999 g | 4.63 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Amethyst Brown-dove: amethyst-pink iridescent gloss; brown above; pale buff below; Philippine endemic; amethyst iridescence
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Phapitreron |
| Species | Phapitreron amethystinus |
Distribution
Amethyst Brown-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amethyst Brown-dove endangered?
How big is the Amethyst Brown-dove?
What order and family does the Amethyst Brown-dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family