Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusPtilinopus (Typical Fruit Doves)
- SpeciesPtilinopus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove)
About the Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove
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. The orange-fronted fruit dove is localized and is described as sedentary (non-migratory). The orange-fronted fruit doves are members of the genus Ptilinopus in the family Columbidae. Birds of this genus are typified by small to medium-sized bodies and vibrant plumage. The specific epithet aurantiifrons is derived from Latin aurantius, meaning 'orange' and frons, meaning 'front' or 'forehead'.
The orange-fronted fruit dove is a small/medium sized bird that ranges in length from 22–23 cm and weighs 136 grams. Its body color primarily consists of a dull green, with a vibrant orange forehead. It has a bright yellow beak, and a white throat and gray chest that wraps around the... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Claret-breasted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus viridis
Wompoo Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus magnificus
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
Coroneted Fruit-Dove
Ptilinopus coronulatus
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 Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 230 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat?
November has the highest sighting rate for Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.