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.[2] P. aurantiifrons is characterized by a dull green body, a distinctive bright orange forehead, and a gray collar encircling the neck.[2] The female displays duller coloration, and juvenile P. aurantiifrons have not been described.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Ptilinopus |
| Species: | P. aurantiifrons
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| Binomial name | |
| Ptilinopus aurantiifrons Gray, 1858
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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).[2]
Taxonomy
editThe orange-fronted fruit doves are members of the genus Ptilinopus in the family Columbidae.[3] Birds of this genus are typified by small to medium-sized bodies and vibrant plumage.[3] The specific epithet aurantiifrons is derived from Latin aurantius, meaning 'orange' and frons, meaning 'front' or 'forehead'.[4]
Description
editThe orange-fronted fruit dove is a small/medium sized bird that ranges in length from 22-23 cm and weighs 136 grams.[2] Its body color primarily consists of a dull green, with a vibrant orange forehead. [2]It has a bright yellow beak, and a white throat and gray chest that wraps around the entire neck. [2]Pastel purple spots fill the wings and extend to the end of the fan-shaped tail.[2] The legs and feet are a bright maroon color with light grey claws.[2]
Ecology and behavior
editVoice
editP. aurantiifrons vocalizations are described as a medium to low pitch of “hoo” followed by a seesaw (a series of alternative high and low notes).[5] Each note of the “hoo” rises in tone.[2] The seesaw pattern features six notes with the first, third, and fifth rising in pitch while the other notes descend.[2] Additionally, P. aurantiifrons produce a sequence beginning with a single low note, followed by a louder series that gradually decreases in pitch.[2]
Feeding
editP. aurantiifrons is observed in flocks, but also forages alone or in pairs.[2] The orange-fronted fruit dove is frugivorous, consuming fruits from various plant types.[2] Moraceae (mulberry family), Combretaceae (white mangrove family), and Arecaceae (palm family) are included in the primary diet of P. aurantiifrons.[2]
Breeding
editNesting takes place from the middle of the dry season to at least the early wet season; the breeding season is from September to April.[2] The nest is sturdier than those typical of the genus and is positioned at a height of 2.4 to 4.6 meters in trees or shrubs.[2] P. aurantiifrons lays a single white egg and does not incubate tightly.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe Orange-fronted fruit doves are found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, woodland, savanna and urban areas.[2] It is abundant along the eastern coast of New Guinea and the D’Entrecasteaux islands.[2]
Threats and protection
editConservation details of this species are limited. The orange-fronted fruit dove is not considered globally threatened and is classified as Least Concern.[2] P. aurantiifrons are regarded as common and abundant locally.[2]
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Ptilinopus aurantiifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22691391A93311067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22691391A93311067.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Baptista, Luis F.; Trail, Pepper W.; Horblit, H. M.; Garcia, Ernest (2020). "Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.offdov1.01species_shared.bow.project_name. ISSN 2771-3105.
- ^ a b "Fruit Doves (Genus Ptilinopus)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ "William Whitaker's Words". archives.nd.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ Mack, Andrew L. (2015-05-25). "Birds of New Guinea, Second Edition Thane K. Pratt and Bruce M. Beehler 2014. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ. 528 pp. ISBN: 9780691095639. $49.50 (Paperback). Also available as an e-book". Journal of Field Ornithology. 86 (2): 189–190. doi:10.1111/jofo.12104. ISSN 0273-8570.
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