Pied Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula bicolor compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula bicolor | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 420.0 g (14.82 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Pied Imperial-pigeon
Pied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bicolor), 41 cm. Striking black-and-white: white body with black flight feathers and tail tip. Coastal and island specialist from Myanmar through the Philippines and Indonesia to New Guinea. Frugivore; undertakes mass inter-island movements. Least Concern.
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.