Black-naped Fruit Dove
A species of Fruit-doves Scientific name : Ptilinopus melanospilus Genus : Fruit-doves
Black-naped Fruit Dove, A species of Fruit-doves
Botanical name: Ptilinopus melanospilus
Genus: Fruit-doves
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Description General Info
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
The black-naped fruit dove (Ptilinopus melanospilus) also known as black-headed fruit dove is a medium-sized, up to 24 cm long, green Fruit dove with yellowish bill and iris. The male has a pale grey head with black nape, yellow throat, and golden yellow and pink undertail coverts. The female and the young have an entirely green plumages. 
Size
27 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-naped Fruit Dove primarily feeds on a wide variety of fruits and berries, with a preference for the flesh of figs among 36 identified species. They forage in pairs or small flocks, often feeding on Ficus spp. and Pipturus argentus.
Habitat
Black-naped Fruit Dove predominantly inhabits tropical forests and forest edges, including scrubs or patches of forest within open landscapes. These birds frequently visit agricultural areas, suburban parks, gardens, and are known to utilize mangroves, especially on small islands. Their presence is commonly noted in coastal regions and adjacent small islands throughout broader geographical locations in the tropics.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The black-naped fruit dove is distributed in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. In Indonesia, it is found in Java, Lesser Sunda Islands and Sulawesi, where it inhabits the lowland and hill forests. The diet consists mainly of various fruits, figs and berries. The female usually lays one single white egg. Widespread and common throughout its large range, the black-naped fruit dove is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Fruit-doves Species
Black-naped Fruit Dove 
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