Stephan's Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Chalcophaps stephani compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stephan's Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps stephani | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 122.0 g (4.30 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Stephan's Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American and Caribbean terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Stephan's Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Stephan's Dove
Small dove, 24–26 cm, with emerald-green upperparts, a dark chestnut-brown head without a grey cap, and pinkish underparts. Endemic to New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting lowland and hill rainforest. 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.