Brown-capped Emerald Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Chalcophaps longirostris compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-capped Emerald Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps longirostris | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 146.0 g (5.15 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with emerald warmth; pure notes with mild quality through Australasian dense forest.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Small dove, 23–26 cm, with iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a brown crown (not grey), and a longer bill than the Grey-capped Emerald Dove. Ranges from the Andamans and Sundas through New Guinea to Australia and Pacific islands. Inhabits dense rainforest and monsoon forest. 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.