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Species
Ptilinopus pulchellus Temminck, 1835
Nomenclature
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Family: ColumbidaeGenus: Ptilinopus
Species:
Ptilinopus pulchellus Temminck, 1835
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Beautiful Fruit Dove, Crimson-crowned/Crimson-capped/Grey-breasted Fruit-dove; Rose-fronted Pigeon
SUMMARY
It has a red crown, whitish throat, a greenish-yellow bill and purplish-red feet. It has a blue-grey breast and yellowish orange belly, with a reddish purple patch in between. Both sexes are similar, but female with less extensive purple and orange belly. Juveniles lack cap.