Orange-fronted Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
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. P. aurantiifrons is characterized by a dull green body, a distinctive bright orange forehead, and a gray collar encircling the neck. The female displays duller coloration, and juvenile P. aurantiifrons have not been described.
The species is found across Papua New Guinea, with a range extending from sea level to 300m.
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Range and habitat
New Guinea, including Raja Ampat Islands (off western New Guinea), Aru Islands (off southwestern New Guinea), Yapen (Cenderawasih Bay, off northwestern New Guinea), and D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago (off southeastern New Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Orange-fronted fruit dove
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
