purple underparts; grey head; two-toned bill (Australia; 2006-07-05)


Wompoo Fruit Dove
Ptilonopus magnificus

Native Range: Australian Region

Notes: the Latin species name of this brightly colored pigeon says it all-- a magnificent dove of tropical rainforests; no sexual dimorphism.


dorsal view; green above; yellow belly, tail; red iris (Australia; 2006-07-05)

bright yellow splotches on the wings too (Australia; 2006-07-05)