Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula concinna compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula concinna | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.3 cm (21.8 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 812.5 g (28.66 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula concinna), 43 cm. Dark green with a distinctive blue-grey tail; pale head and maroon-pink underparts. Found in the Moluccas and Tanimbar Islands. Inhabits coastal forest and small island forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; island-hopping nomad sensitive to hunting.
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.