Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Columba malherbii compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba malherbii | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 308.5 g (10.88 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as Near Threatened.
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.