Geelvink Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula geelvinkiana compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Geelvink Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula geelvinkiana | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 535.0 g (18.87 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon (Ducula geelvinkiana), 40 cm. Dark metallic green with a pale grey head and pinkish-grey underparts. Endemic to islands of Geelvink Bay (Numfor, Biak), West Papua. Inhabits lowland primary forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted island range.
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.