Beautiful Fruit-dove
Beautiful Fruit-dove
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The Beautiful Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus) is a small and exquisitely colored fruit-dove found across New Guinea and parts of northern Australia, truly living up to its descriptive name.
Where to spot
Inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and gallery forests in New Guinea, West Papua (Indonesia), and the Cape York Peninsula of Australia.
How to spot
Scan dense foliage and fruiting trees patiently for its vibrant orange breast and purple cap. It often feeds silently, so careful visual searching is key.
When to spot
Active during the day, best observed when feeding in fruiting trees. Early morning and late afternoon are often the most productive times.
Where to spot
Inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and gallery forests in New Guinea, West Papua (Indonesia), and the Cape York Peninsula of Australia.
How to spot
Scan dense foliage and fruiting trees patiently for its vibrant orange breast and purple cap. It often feeds silently, so careful visual searching is key.
When to spot
Active during the day, best observed when feeding in fruiting trees. Early morning and late afternoon are often the most productive times.
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Despite its incredibly vibrant coloration, including patches of orange, yellow, and purple, its small size and tendency to forage quietly in dense foliage can make it surprisingly challenging to spot.
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