Orange-fronted Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ptilinopus-aurantiifrons"></birdfyi-bird>The Orange-fronted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 154.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Orange-fronted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons), 20 cm. Small; green body with a bright orange forehead and a yellow-tipped tail. Found in lowland forest of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore, foraging in the mid-canopy on small berries and figs. Least Concern; moderately common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm | 10.1 in |
| Weight | 154.5 g | 5.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Species | Ptilinopus aurantiifrons |
Distribution
Orange-fronted Fruit-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family