One of the most colorful doves, the male has a golden olive head and elongated bright orange "hair-like" body feathers.

The orange dove is endemic to Fiji, where it inhabits forests on the islands of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Rabi, Kioa, Qamea and Laucala.

A common species throughout its limited range, the orange dove is evaluated as being of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

[1] The orange dove was originally described as Chrysoena victor by John Gould in 1872, based on specimens from Vanua Levu, Fiji.

[7] The orange dove is endemic to Fiji, where it is found on the islands of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kioa, Rabi, Laucala, and Qamea.

Foraging mostly occurs in the upper canopy and understorey, and flocks at fruits trees are rarely larger than usual ones.

[4][7] Nesting has been observed in June, September, November, and December, suggesting that the orange dove's breeding season is extended.