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Ptilinopus melanospilus

Identification

24cm

  • Green
  • Yellowy bill and iris

Male

  • Pale grey head
  • Black nape
  • Yellow throat
  • Golden yellow and pink undertail coverts

Female and young birds have entirely green plumages.

Distribution

Malaysia, the Philippines, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands and Sulawesi.

Taxonomy

There are 5 subspecies.

Habitat

Lowland and hill forests.

Behaviour

Diet

The diet includes fruits, figs and berries.

Breeding

One white egg is laid.

References

Wikipedia

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