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Golden Dove

Ptilinopus luteovirens · Species of bird
Order
Columbiformes
Codes
goldov1, GODO

About the Golden Dove

The golden dove, also known as the golden fruit dove, lemon dove or yellow dove, is a small, approximately 20 cm (8 in) long, short-tailed fruit-dove in the family Columbidae. The common name refers to the males' bright golden-yellow colour. The body feathers appear almost iridescent due to their elongated shape and hair-like texture. The head is slightly duller with a greenish tinge. The bill, orbital skin and legs are bluish-green and the iris is whitish. The underwings and tail coverts are yellow. The female is a dark green bird with bare parts resembling those of the male. The young resembles the female.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyPigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
SpeciesPtilinopus luteovirens
Species Codesgoldov1, GODO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Golden Dove belong to?

The Golden Dove (Ptilinopus luteovirens) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.

How can I identify the Golden Dove?

The golden dove, also known as the golden fruit dove, lemon dove or yellow dove, is a small, approximately 20 cm (8 in) long, short-tailed fruit-dove in the family Columbidae. The common name refers to the males' bright golden-yellow colour. The body feathers appear almost iridescent due to their el...

Where can I report a Golden Dove sighting?

You can log sightings of Golden Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goldov1, or on iNaturalist.