The amethyst brown dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Region
Philippine Archipelago
Typical Environment
Occurs in lowland to montane evergreen forests on several Philippine islands, including Luzon and the Mindanao faunal region. Prefers primary forest and well-regenerated secondary growth with a closed canopy and dense understorey. Often keeps to forest interior, foraging quietly along ridges, gullies, and along forest edges near fruiting trees. It is patchy where forest has been fragmented and is most reliable in protected or remote tracts.
Altitude Range
0–2000 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Named for the amethyst-like purple sheen on its neck and breast, this shy forest dove is often heard before it is seen. It is a good indicator of intact, mature forest, keeping to dense interior habitats. Habitat loss and hunting pressure can affect local numbers.
Temperament
shy and secretive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with low, direct dashes through forest
Social Behavior
Usually solitary or in pairs, occasionally small loose groups at fruiting trees. Builds a flimsy twig platform nest in low to mid-level vegetation. Courtship includes soft coos and bowing displays, with both parents involved in incubation and chick rearing.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A series of soft, mournful coos delivered at measured intervals, often from concealed perches. Also gives low, booming hoots at dawn and dusk that carry through dense forest.
