Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove Ptilinopus bernsteinii: Great scope views of one taped in for one team on the last morning on Halmahera. More