Seychelles Blue-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Alectroenas pulcherrimus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Blue-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas pulcherrimus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 165.0 g (5.82 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Seychelles Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus), 25 cm. Brilliant cobalt-blue body with silvery-white head and red facial wattles; tail blue. Endemic to the Seychelles granitic islands. Inhabits native forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and protected within Seychelles.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
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.