The Elusive Yellow-Breasted Fruit Dove: A Vibrant Jewel of the Tropics


The Elusive Yellow-Breasted Fruit Dove: A Vibrant Jewel of the Tropics

The yellow-breasted fruit dove (Ptilinopus solomonensis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.

The yellow-breasted fruit dove is a medium-sized pigeon, with a length of about 25 cm (9.8 in). It has a yellow breast and belly, with a green back and wings. The head is grey, with a black mask around the eyes. The beak is black and the legs are red.

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