Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula bakeri compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula bakeri | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.1 cm (16.2 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 394.0 g (13.90 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bakeri), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; grey head with a pink-washed breast and belly. Endemic to the northern Vanuatu island group. Inhabits lowland primary forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; hunting and habitat loss in Vanuatu.
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.