Lemon Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Aplopelia larvata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplopelia larvata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Lemon Dove
Song
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lemon Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Lemon Dove
Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.
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.