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Ptilinopus perousii
The many-coloured fruit dove is a small dove that averages about 9 inches in total length. The females primary color is green with red on her crown and yellow or red on her under-tail. The male is a pale yellow with a red crown and a red strip on his back They feed on berries and fruit high up in trees.
These doves can be found on the islands of Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. It live in tropical or subtropical forest or in lowland forest where it enjoys the moist climate.
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Awesome! What fun to see such an interesting bird!
Gorgeous bird, Felix...nice spotting!
Wow!!! What a beautiful animal--and what a great photo! <3
A beauty!
Beautiful images Stephanie! Thank you for sharing :)
It was beautiful Jellis. I was so happy that I had an opportunity to see it!
Beautiful and colorful dove
Thanks Luis! I loved watching these beautiful birds:-)
Thank you Reza!
Great find!
Beauty !