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Coroneted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus coronulatus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusPtilinopus (Typical Fruit Doves)
- SpeciesPtilinopus coronulatus (Coroneted Fruit-Dove)
About the Coroneted Fruit-Dove
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. The Coroneted Fruit Dove is a brightly coloured bird with a green head, neck and breast, and a yellow belly. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Claret-breasted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus viridis
Wompoo Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus magnificus
Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
Beautiful Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus pulchellus
Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus perlatus
Orange-bellied Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus iozonus
White-breasted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus rivoli
Dwarf Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus nainus
Superb Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus superbus
Pinon Imperial-Pigeon
Ducula pinon
Spice Imperial-Pigeon
Ducula myristicivora
Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia doreya
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Coroneted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coroneted Fruit-Dove sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Coroneted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat?
May has the highest sighting rate for Coroneted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.