The outer tail feathers are a dark green at the base, fading to a lighter shade of green towards the outer webs. The inner webs are a pale grey. The feet are dark red. The colors of the female are much duller than the male and predominantly darkish green, with a chestnut throat. She has a purplish head and a cream belly, with a pale chestnut tail.
Young males looks very much like females, but soon molt into full adult male plumage.
The Fruit Dove s habitats include forests, woodland areas, mangrove swamps and small inlets. Most doves and pigeons, including the Jambu, form breeding territories in which they advertise with sounds or movements. Threat displays include sleeking the plumage, raising the wings, cooing, and pushing the head forward. If this doesn t work, quick sharp pecks are given to the intruder. Generally shy and inconspicuous, the Jambu is usually seen singly or in pairs.