Cloven-feathered Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Drepanoptila holosericea compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cloven-feathered Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanoptila holosericea | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 202.5 g (7.14 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cloven-feathered Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Cloven-feathered Dove
Cloven-feathered Dove (Drepanoptila holosericea), 28 cm. Unusual dove with deeply notched outer primaries producing a distinctive wing-beat whistle. Green with a yellow-green belly and orange orbital ring. Endemic to New Caledonia. Inhabits humid native forest and maquis scrub. Frugivore. 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.