Coroneted Fruit Dove
Photo: Elena Gaillard · CC BY 2.0

Doves and Pigeons

Coroneted Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus coronulatus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The coroneted fruit dove (Ptilinopus coronulatus), also known as the lilac-capped fruit dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, particularly in hilly terrain. The bird is characterised by a distinctive crest or "coronet" of feathers on its head and has a distinctive, low-pitched call.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.