Golden Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Chrysoena luteovirens compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoena luteovirens | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Golden Dove
Golden Dove (Chrysoena luteovirens), 20 cm. Male brilliant golden-yellow; female green. Endemic to the Fiji Islands (Viti Levu and nearby islands). Inhabits moist forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Near Threatened; declining due to deforestation and introduced predators.
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.