Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Columba delegorguei compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba delegorguei | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 149.5 g (5.27 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Medium-sized pigeon, 28–31 cm, with a rich chestnut back, dark bluish-grey head, and a distinctive iridescent bronze-green nape patch. Males show a white throat streak. Inhabits montane and lowland forests of eastern Africa from Ethiopia to eastern South Africa. Frugivore, feeding on figs and forest fruits. 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.