Green Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula aenea compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula aenea | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 504.6 g (17.80 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Green Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Green Imperial-pigeon
Green Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aenea), 45 cm. Metallic green upperparts; grey head and pale pink-grey underparts. Widespread from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to the Philippines. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; adaptable to secondary forest.
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.