Grey-capped Emerald Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Chalcophaps indica compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-capped Emerald Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps indica | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm (11.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 130.5 g (4.60 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Small, brilliant dove, 23–27 cm; male has iridescent emerald-green back and wings, grey crown, white forehead streak, and pinkish-brown breast. Widespread in forest, bamboo, and dense woodland from South Asia through Southeast Asia to China and the Andamans. Granivore and frugivore 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.