Banded Fruit Dove

The Banded Fruit Dove, also known as the Black-backed Fruit Dove, is a pigeon of considerable size, measuring 38 to 44 centimeters in length and weighing between 450 and 570 grams. It boasts a striking plumage with a white head, neck, and upper breast. The back and upperwing are cloaked in black, transitioning to grey on the rump. Its tail is black with a broad grey terminal band, and the underparts are a demarcated grey, setting a clear boundary from the white head.

Distribution and Habitat

This species graces the landscapes of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands, where it finds solace in the monsoonal rainforests that provide both shelter and sustenance.

Behaviour and Ecology

Breeding

In the seclusion of the forest canopy, the Banded Fruit Dove constructs a simple platform of sticks to cradle its single precious egg, a testament to the bird's investment in the next generation.

Feeding

A connoisseur of forest fruits, the Banded Fruit Dove shows a particular fondness for figs, plucking them from the trees in which it dwells.

Conservation Status

The Banded Fruit Dove is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, suggesting that, for now, this species is not at immediate risk of decline.