About the Coroneted Fruit-Dove
The coroneted fruit dove, also known as the lilac-capped fruit dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, particularly in hilly terrain. The bird is characterised by a distinctive crest or "coronet" of feathers on its head and has a distinctive, low-pitched call. The Coroneted Fruit Dove is a brightly coloured bird with a green head, neck and breast, and a yellow belly.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus coronulatus |
| Species Codes | cofdov1, CFDO, COFD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coroneted Fruit-Dove belong to?
The Coroneted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus coronulatus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Coroneted Fruit-Dove?
The coroneted fruit dove, also known as the lilac-capped fruit dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, particularly in hilly terrain. The bird is ch...
Where can I report a Coroneted Fruit-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Coroneted Fruit-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cofdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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