Knob-billed Fruit-Dove
Knob-billed Fruit-Dove
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The Superb Fruit Dove is a small, exquisitely colored fruit dove, named for its superb plumage featuring iridescent green, purple, and orange hues. It is found in New Guinea and its surrounding islands, primarily in rainforests.
Where to spot
Distributed across New Guinea and its associated islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands, in lowland and lower montane forests.
How to spot
Look for its small size and incredibly vibrant, contrasting colors, especially the male's crown and belly patches. Listen for its soft, cooing or 'whistle-like' calls. Binoculars are essential to appreciate its full beauty.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen feeding on fruits in the canopy.
Where to spot
Distributed across New Guinea and its associated islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands, in lowland and lower montane forests.
How to spot
Look for its small size and incredibly vibrant, contrasting colors, especially the male's crown and belly patches. Listen for its soft, cooing or 'whistle-like' calls. Binoculars are essential to appreciate its full beauty.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen feeding on fruits in the canopy.
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The male Superb Fruit Dove displays a truly spectacular array of colors, living up to its name, with a deep purplish-pink crown and a fiery orange patch on the lower belly, often seen only in good light.
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