Timor Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula cineracea compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Timor Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula cineracea | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 507.19 g (17.89 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Timor Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Timor Imperial-pigeon
Timor Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cineracea), 40 cm. Pale grey throughout with dark metallic green flight feathers. Endemic to Timor-Leste and Wetar Island, Indonesia. Inhabits primary montane forest above 600 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small range and ongoing habitat degradation.
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.