Sula Fruit Dove

Ptilinopus insolitus

The Sula Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus insolitus) is a medium-sized dove species found in the Sula Islands of Indonesia. It has a distinctive green and yellow plumage with a purple crown and a red patch around the eye. These doves are primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits and berries in the forest canopy. They are known for their soft, melodious calls that echo through the dense vegetation. The Sula Fruit Dove is typically found in lowland forests and wooded areas, where it can forage and nest. Due to habitat loss and hunting, the conservation status of this species is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Lowland forests and wooded areas