Occurrence:

Sulawesi, southern Moluccas, Aru Islands, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, northeastern Australia

Subspecies:

1. Ptilinopus s. superbus - Aru Islands, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, Northeastern Australia

2. Ptilinopus superbus temminckii - Sulawesi, Southern Moluccas

Size/Characteristics:

21-24 cm

Coloration differences of the sexes see pictures

Posture:

Ring size: 6.0-6.5

Status in the project:

Stock secured, is regularly replenished