Most exotic species of doves found around the world

Zebra Dove Latin name: Geopelia striata Habitat: Open areas (including farmlands and scrub) in Southeast Asia Size: About 8″-9″ long Diet: Mostly seeds of grass and weeds, though they will also eat insects and other smaller invertebrates Colorful feature: These birds have eye-catching, narrow zebra-like stripes.

Luzon Bleeding Heart Latin name: Gallicolumba luzonica Habitat: Forested parts of the Philippine island of Luzon Size: Up to about 12″ long Diet: Various types of fruits, seeds, and smaller invertebrates Colorful feature: As the name suggests, these pigeons have a bright red heart-like patch on the chest.

White-Breasted Ground Dove Latin name: Pampusana jobiensis Habitat: Different types of forests in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands Size: Up to about 10″ long Diet: Mostly seeds, grains, and small invertebrates Colorful feature: This unique bird has feathers that are mostly a shimmering violet color. But its most noticeable feature is probably the snow-white “bib” on the breast.

Blue-Headed Quail Dove Latin name: Starnoenas cyanocephala Habitat: Lowland forests and swamps in Cuba Size: About 12″-13″ long Diet: Mostly snails, seeds, and berries Colorful feature: This bird has a pretty, soft brown body, but its most colorful feature is the “crown” on its head.

Fruit Dove Latin name: Ptilinopus pulchellus Habitat: Rainforests in New Guinea and on several islands including Batanta, Waigeo, and Salawati. It is also found in some of West Papua, Indonesia Size: About 7.5″ long Diet: Many types of available fruit Colorful feature: Its breast is pale blue-gray, and the belly has a streak of purplish red before a bright yellowish patch.

Emerald Dove Latin name: Chalcophaps indica Habitat: Tropical and subtropical parts of Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent Size: About 9″-11″ long Diet: Mostly various types of seeds and fruits Colorful feature: Both male and female emerald doves have bright emerald-green wings. Males have pinkish necks and breasts and a white crown.

Pink-Headed Fruit Dove Latin name: Ptilinopus porphyreus Habitat: Mountainous, forested areas at least 2000 meters in elevation in Sumatra, Java, and Bali Size: About 11″-11.5″ long Diet: Figs, berries, and other types of small fruit Colorful feature: The male pink-headed fruit dove has a pinkish-red head with a pink throat and “bib.” 

Mariana Fruit Dove Latin name: Ptilinopus roseicapilla Habitat: Various habitat types in the Northern Marianas Islands and Guam Size: Up to about 9.5″ long Diet: Mostly various types of fruit Colorful feature: Both male and female Mariana fruit doves are extremely colorful! They have gray to blue heads and necks, a red “cap,” and a green belly with a large patch of yellow. 
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