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Black-naped Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus melanospilus

The Black-naped Fruit Dove is a colorful bird with a beautiful black nape and bright green body. It loves to eat fruits and can often be seen in trees, making it a delightful sight in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Black-naped Fruit Dove has a vibrant green body and a bright yellow patch beneath its tail. Its most striking feature is a distinct black patch on the nape of its neck, sometimes edged with white or purple on the head.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusPtilinopus
Black-naped Fruit Dove
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Black-naped Fruit Dove

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby fruit doves are called squabs, and they grow super fast!

Instead of sipping water, these doves can suck it up like a straw!

Their soft cooing sounds are often mistaken for gentle wind in the trees!

They can hang upside down to reach the tastiest fruits on tiny branches!

Special abilities

Ability

Forest Camouflage

The Black-naped Fruit Dove has brilliant green feathers that help them blend perfectly into the lush tropical foliage, hiding from predators.

Ability

Fruit Feast Finder

Black-naped Fruit Doves can locate ripe fruits high in the canopy because of their keen eyesight, ensuring a steady food supply.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Black-naped Fruit Doves help new plants grow because they eat fruits and then drop the seeds far away, spreading forests!

Measurements & details

Length
18-20 cm
Wingspan
30-35 cm
Weight
0.05-0.07 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Clutch Size
1
Incubation
17-20 days

Diet & Feeding

These doves love to eat juicy fruits and berries, playing a big part in spreading seeds!

Primary Foods

  • Figs
  • Berries
  • Small palm fruits
  • Drupes

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

consumes its ripe fruits

eaten by

Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

a common predator in their habitat

eaten by

Crested Goshawk

Accipiter trivirgatus

hunted by this forest raptor

eats

Macaranga Tree

Macaranga triloba

feeds on its small fruits

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Black-naped Fruit Dove?

18-20 cm

What is Black-naped Fruit Dove's wingspan?

30-35 cm

How much does Black-naped Fruit Dove weigh?

0.05-0.07 kg

How long does Black-naped Fruit Dove live?

5-10 years

What does Black-naped Fruit Dove eat?

These doves love to eat juicy fruits and berries, playing a big part in spreading seeds!

Where is Black-naped Fruit Dove usually found?

Forests

How does Black-naped Fruit Dove hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Black-naped Fruit Dove lay?

1

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