Blue-capped Fruit Dove
A species of Fruit-doves Scientific name : Ptilinopus monacha Genus : Fruit-doves
Blue-capped Fruit Dove, A species of Fruit-doves
Botanical name: Ptilinopus monacha
Genus: Fruit-doves
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The blue-capped fruit dove (Ptilinopus monacha) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Blue-capped Fruit Dove, a bird species, assembles in small groups at fruiting trees, indicating a diet primarily consisting of fruit. Specific dietary details are not documented. Blue-capped Fruit Dove exhibits social foraging behavior.
Habitat
The blue-capped Fruit Dove occupies diverse lowland habitats primarily in small island and coastal environments. It is found in scrubby coastal woodlands, dense secondary growth, forest edges, mangrove ecosystems, and coconut plantations with rich understory vegetation. These general conditions reflect the blue-capped Fruit Dove's preference for areas that offer an abundance of fruiting trees and plants.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Fruit-doves Species
Blue-capped Fruit Dove