Orange-fronted fruit dove

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Orange-fronted fruit dove
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Ptilinopus
Species:
P. aurantiifrons
Binomial name
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
Gray, 1858

The orange-fronted fruit dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. , measuring 22-23 cm in length and weighing approximately 136 g. [2] P. aurantiifrons is characterized by a dull green body, a distinctive bright orange forehead, and a gray collar encircling the neck. [2] The female displays duller coloration, and juvenile P. aurantiifrons have not been described. [2]

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The species is found across Papua New Guinea, with a range extending from sea level to 300m. The orange-fronted fruit dove is localized and is described as sedentary (non-migratory). [2]

Taxonomy

The orange-fronted fruit doves are members of the genus Ptilinopus in the family Columbidae. [3] Birds of this genus are typified by small to medium-sized bodies and vibrant plumage. [3] The specific epithet aurantiifrons is derived from Latin aurantius, meaning 'orange' and frons, meaning 'front' or 'forehead'. [4]

Description

The orange-fronted fruit dove is a small/medium sized bird that ranges in length from 22-23 cm and weighs 136 grams. [2] Its body color primarily consists of a dull green, with a vibrant orange forehead. [2] It has a bright yellow beak, and a white throat and gray chest that wraps around the entire neck. [2] Pastel purple spots fill the wings and extend to the end of the fan-shaped tail. [2] The legs and feet are a bright maroon color with light grey claws. [2]

Ecology and behavior

Voice

P. aurantiifrons vocalizations are described as a medium to low pitch of “hoo” followed by a seesaw (a series of alternative high and low notes). [5] Each note of the “hoo” rises in tone. [2] The seesaw pattern features six notes with the first, third, and fifth rising in pitch while the other notes descend. [2] Additionally, P. aurantiifrons produce a sequence beginning with a single low note, followed by a louder series that gradually decreases in pitch. [2]

Feeding

P. aurantiifrons is observed in flocks, but also forages alone or in pairs. [2] The orange-fronted fruit dove is frugivorous, consuming fruits from various plant types. [2] Moraceae (mulberry family), Combretaceae (white mangrove family), and Arecaceae (palm family) are included in the primary diet of P. aurantiifrons. [2]

Breeding

Nesting takes place from the middle of the dry season to at least the early wet season; the breeding season is from September to April. [2] The nest is sturdier than those typical of the genus and is positioned at a height of 2.4 to 4.6 meters in trees or shrubs. [2] P. aurantiifrons lays a single white egg and does not incubate tightly. [2]

Distribution and habitat

The Orange-fronted fruit doves are found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, woodland, savanna and urban areas. [2] It is abundant along the eastern coast of New Guinea and the D’Entrecasteaux islands. [2]

Threats and protection

Conservation details of this species is limited. The orange-fronted fruit dove is not considered globally threatened and is classified as Least Concern. [2] P. aurantiifrons are regarded as common and abundant locally. [2]

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References

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