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Jambu Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus jambu

The Jambu Fruit Dove is a beautiful bird with bright colors and a gentle nature. It loves to eat fruits and can often be seen in the trees of tropical forests.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Jambu Fruit Dove has a vibrant emerald-green body, strikingly contrasted by a deep pink face and a black cap, especially in males. Its pure white belly and bright orange feet make it visually distinct among rainforest foliage.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusPtilinopus
Jambu Fruit Dove
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Jambu Fruit Dove

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Jambu Fruit Doves hum a soft, gentle coo, making them sound like tiny forest whispers.

Males have a shocking pink face and black cap, looking like they are ready for a party!

Their fluffy nests are so thin you can often see the single egg right through them.

These doves swallow whole fruits bigger than their heads, thanks to stretchy throats!

Special abilities

Ability

Fruit Finder

Jambu Fruit Doves can locate ripe fruits in dense forests using their sharp eyesight, helping them find essential food.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Jambu Fruit Doves have a fast digestive system, enabling them to disperse seeds far and wide, helping new plants grow.

Ability

Forest Camouflage

Jambu Fruit Doves have brilliant green feathers that allow them to blend perfectly with the jungle leaves, hiding from danger.

Measurements & details

Length
23-27 cm
Wingspan
35-40 cm
Weight
0.042-0.063 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
17-20 days

Diet & Feeding

These colorful doves love to eat tasty rainforest fruits, playing a vital role in spreading seeds!

Primary Foods

  • Figs
  • Berries
  • Small Drupes
  • Wild Fruits

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Sacred Fig

Ficus religiosa

Feeds on its sweet fruits and helps disperse seeds.

eats

Mahang Tree

Macaranga bancana

Consumes small, nutrient-rich fruits from this common forest tree.

eats

Velvet Apple

Diospyros blancoi

Relies on the ripe, often colorful fruits from this tree species.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Jambu Fruit Dove?

23-27 cm

What is Jambu Fruit Dove's wingspan?

35-40 cm

How much does Jambu Fruit Dove weigh?

0.042-0.063 kg

How long does Jambu Fruit Dove live?

5-10 years

How fast can Jambu Fruit Dove move?

55 km/h

What does Jambu Fruit Dove eat?

These colorful doves love to eat tasty rainforest fruits, playing a vital role in spreading seeds!

Where is Jambu Fruit Dove usually found?

Tropical forests

How does Jambu Fruit Dove hunt?

Foraging

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