Amethyst Brown Dove
A species of Brown Doves Scientific name : Phapitreron amethystinus Genus : Brown Doves
Amethyst Brown Dove, A species of Brown Doves
Botanical name: Phapitreron amethystinus
Genus: Brown Doves
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
According to Constantino (2011), the amethyst brown dove is strikingly alike with white-eared brown dove due to the presence of subocular white lines just below the eye. However, it can be distinguished from the rest as they are rare deep-woods birds with colors that are generally darker brown than P. leucotis, with bills that are noticeably longer and heavier than its tarsus and an extensive bluer purple patch on its mantle. Some of its physical features include a grey tinge and purplish brown underparts, rich tan undertail-coverts, dark and white sub-ocular eye-lines, reddish-brown chin and throat with darker streaking, shading on breast to medium to darkish dull brown with narrowly edged dark back and scapulars. They also have pink flesh around the eye with amethyst or purple iridescence on the nape.
Size
27 cm
Feeding Habits
Amethyst Brown Dove primarily consumes fruits and seeds. They feed on the inflorescences of Freycinetia species and typically forage alone or in pairs, sometimes joining small groups at fruitful trees. No unique dietary adaptations are specified.
Habitat
The amethyst Brown Dove primarily resides in the forest interiors of foothills and mountain regions. It prefers the seclusion of humid forests and the shelter of dense secondary growth. This species is adept at adapting to various forested environments and reliance on these habitats is a significant aspect of its ecology.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Brown Doves Species
Amethyst Brown Dove