Habitat: Mountain Forests
Status: Least Concern
DAK Locale: Maharajah Jungle Trek
This small bird is also called the pink-headed fruit dove, and for good reason. The male's head is a vibrant purple-pink outlined distinctly along the chest with black feathers. The female also has a pinkish hue on the head but not nearly as vibrant. As with so many other colorful birds, it is the male that is more distinctive in order to attract females.
These birds are found the mountain forests of Indonesia. Their range is restricted to Java, Bali and Sumatra. Despite its limited range, it not thought be endangered and is, in fact, listed as Least Concern. However, as its already limited habitat continues to be destroyed, the bird will likely face becoming a threatened species.
They do not build elaborate nests. Females lay only one or two eggs and incubation lasts about three weeks. Generally, they are seen individually or in pairs, however, small flocks have been noted. They feed on figs, berries and other small fruits from the canopy of the forest. Despite its colorful head feathers they are difficult to spot in the wild and are often difficult to study, as well.
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