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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ptilinopus luteovirens |
| Species Codes | goldov1, 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.