Sombre Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sombre Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.3 cm (18.2 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 467.0 g (16.47 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sombre Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Sombre Pigeon
Sombre Pigeon (Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa), 34 cm. Dark smoky-brown to blackish with an iridescent blue-green gloss; endemic to Sulawesi and the Talaud Islands. Inhabits primary montane forest above 1,000 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to highland forest in a heavily deforested region.
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.