Whistling Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Chrysoena viridis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whistling Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoena viridis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 75.65 g (2.67 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Whistling Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Whistling Dove
Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis), 20 cm. Male produces a distinctive whistling wing-sound in flight; plumage green with a yellow wash. Endemic to Kadavu Island, Fiji. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single island with ongoing habitat degradation.
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.