- Columbiformes
- Columbidae
White-capped Fruit-Dove Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii
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Identification
A colorful fruit-dove with green wings and back, an orange belly patch, and a silver chest. Striking white cap with a reddish or yellowish streak behind the eye is diagnostic, though no other fruit-doves share its range. An adaptable species found at all elevations. Call consists of typical dove-like “coo” notes rising then falling, sounding mournful.