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Pohnpei Fruit-dove

Ptilinopus ponapensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
25.4 cm
Weight
105.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Pohnpei Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus ponapensis), 22 cm. Green with a lilac head and an orange-yellow breast; endemic to Pohnpei, Micronesia. Occupies primary forest above 200 m on this volcanic island. Frugivore. Vulnerable; total range barely exceeds 100 km².

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 25.4 cm 10.0 in
Weight 105.0 g 3.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ptilinopus
Species Ptilinopus ponapensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pohnpei Fruit-dove endangered?
The Pohnpei Fruit-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Pohnpei Fruit-dove?
The Pohnpei Fruit-dove has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 105.0 g.
What order and family does the Pohnpei Fruit-dove belong to?
The Pohnpei Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus ponapensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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