Dwarf fruit dove

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Dwarf fruit dove
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P. nainus
Binomial name
Ptilinopus nainus
(Temminck, 1835)
Synonyms
  • Ptilinopus naina
  • Ptilinopus nanus

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The dwarf fruit dove (Ptilinopus nainus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in lowland and foothill forest in New Guinea and the Raja Ampat Islands.

Description

With a total length of 13–15 cm, it is the shortest pigeon or dove in the world, but as it is relatively thickset, several other species weigh less. Its plumage is overall green, but with contrasting yellow undertail-coverts and narrow bars to the wings. Unlike the female, the male has a purple patch on the belly.

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