Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula galeata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula galeata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.
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.