Migration

Papua New Guinea:

Black-headed Fruit Doves are native to Papua New Guinea, where they reside in the lush rainforests and dense vegetation of the region.

Indonesia:

In Indonesia, including regions such as West Papua and Papua provinces, Black-headed Fruit Doves can also be found. Similar to their presence in Papua New Guinea, these birds typically inhabit forested areas and do not exhibit migratory behavior over long distances.

Australia:

While Black-headed Fruit Doves are not native to Australia, some individuals have been recorded in the Torres Strait Islands, which are situated between Papua New Guinea and the northern tip of Australia. However, these occurrences are considered rare, and the species is not known to breed or establish populations in Australia.

New Zealand:

Black-headed Fruit Doves are not found in New Zealand. Their natural range is limited to the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands, where they are adapted to the specific environmental conditions and habitat types of the region.

Philippines:

The Philippines is not within the natural range of Black-headed Fruit Doves. These birds primarily inhabit the rainforests of New Guinea and surrounding islands, where they fulfill important ecological roles as seed dispersers and contribute to the biodiversity of their habitat.

Malaysia:

Black-headed Fruit Doves are not native to Malaysia. They are primarily found in the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands, where they are well-adapted to the dense vegetation and abundant fruit-bearing trees that characterize their habitat.

Singapore:

Similarly, Black-headed Fruit Doves are not native to Singapore. Their natural range is limited to the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands, where they play important roles in seed dispersal and ecosystem dynamics.

Fiji:

Black-headed Fruit Doves are not indigenous to Fiji. Their distribution is primarily confined to the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands, where they are adapted to the specific environmental conditions and ecological niches of the region.

Solomon Islands:

While the Solomon Islands are geographically close to the natural range of Black-headed Fruit Doves, these birds are not native to the islands. They primarily inhabit the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby regions, where they are integral components of the local ecosystems.