Comoro Blue-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Alectroenas sganzini compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Comoro Blue-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas sganzini | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.8 cm (12.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Comoro Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Comoro Blue-pigeon
Comoro Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas sganzini), 28 cm. Deep blue with red bare facial skin; white-streaked mantle. Endemic to the Comoros Islands and Mayotte. Inhabits primary forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Near Threatened; small island range with deforestation pressure.
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.