Orange-naped Fruit Dove look-alikes
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons
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Open the appSeveral birds can be mistaken for the Orange-naped Fruit Dove. Compare the key differences below to confirm your sighting.
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Superb Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus superbus
Key differences
The Superb Fruit Dove male has a purple crown, orange nape, and a broad black band across the breast, distinguishing it from the Orange-naped Fruit Dove's pale grey head and lack of a black breast band. Females are mostly green with a small purple patch on the crown, lacking the orange nape.
Wompoo Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus magnificus
Key differences
The Wompoo Fruit Dove is significantly larger, with a purple breast and yellow belly, and lacks the distinct orange nape patch. Its overall coloration is much more varied.
Pink-spotted Fruit Dove
Ptilinopus perlatus
Key differences
The Pink-spotted Fruit Dove is green with distinctive pink spots on its wings and lacks the orange nape and grey head of P. aurantiifrons.
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