Amethyst Brown Dove (Phapitreron amethystinus)
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Amethyst Brown Dove

Phapitreron amethystinus Bonaparte, 1855

145 gWeight

The amethyst brown dove (Phapitreron amethystinus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Amethyst Brown Dove has been recorded at 26 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines266 records
  2. Lake HolonPhilippines259 records
  3. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines232 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines162 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines159 records
  3. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines143 records
  4. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines84 records
  5. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines72 records
  6. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines66 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines57 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The amethyst brown dove (Phapitreron amethystinus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

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Questions

How big is the Amethyst Brown Dove?

The Amethyst Brown Dove weighs around 145 g.

Where does the Amethyst Brown Dove live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Amethyst Brown Dove?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Amethyst Brown Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Amethyst Brown Dove as Least Concern.

What does the Amethyst Brown Dove eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Amethyst Brown Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Weight
145 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
144 mm
Tail
109 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Phapitreron

Other birds in the genus Phapitreron

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Amethyst Brown Dove

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