Fruit dove profile
Pink-headed fruit dove
Ptilinopus porphyreus
Welcome to the profile of the Pink-headed fruit dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus). The documented natural range includes Sumatra, Java and Bali. With a body length of 28 cm, this species belongs to the fruit doves of the Australasian region. Within the European Fruit Dove Project, the current status is recorded as: stock secure; bred regularly. This page brings together distribution data, identification notes and practical husbandry experience, helping keepers and breeders…
Profile & short facts for Pink-headed fruit dove
| English name | Pink-headed fruit dove |
|---|---|
| German name | Rosenhals-Fruchttaube |
| Scientific name | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Genus | Ptilinopus |
| Category | Ptilinopus - fruit doves |
| Distribution | Sumatra, Java and Bali |
| Subspecies | none |
| Size / characteristics | 28 cm | For sexual dimorphism, see the images. | Husbandry: | Temperature: preferably not below 20 °C | May be kept with other pigeons in suitable mixed aviaries | Ring size: 7,0 | Breeding: | Incubation period: 21 days | nestling period: 13-15 days | moulting into adult plumage: approx. 6 months |
| Status | stock secure; bred regularly |
Habitat and natural range
tropical mountain forests, cloud forests and humid transition zones.
Feeding in the European Fruit Dove Project
Frugivorous. Specialised in small forest berries and figs typical of fruit doves. In human care: fine fruit-dove granules, mixed berries such as elderberries and currants, and finely diced sweet fruit.
Husbandry in the European Fruit Dove Project
Small to medium-sized, highly colourful aviary species. Needs a well-structured, planted aviary with fine branches. Because these are tropical birds, year-round husbandry at minimum temperatures of about 18–20 °C in a heated shelter is recommended.
Breeding and offspring
Breeding is considered demanding. Pairs require quiet conditions and can react sensitively to nest checks. The clutch usually consists of a single egg; incubation is about 18–20 days. Offer fine twigs and coconut fibres as nesting material.
Subspecies and systematics
none
Special notes on the species
A unique endemic of the Indonesian mountain forests; has a deep pink throat sharply contrasting with the dark green remaining plumage.
Conservation status
| IUCN | LC (Least Concern) |
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| CITES | Not listed |
| EU species protection | Not listed |
Further sources
Images of the Pink-headed fruit dove
Image credits
- Rosenhals-Fruchttaube (© Thomas Breuer)
- Rosenhals-Fruchttaube (© Vogelpark Walsrode)