Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula lacernulata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula lacernulata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm (16.4 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula lacernulata), 40 cm. Very dark metallic green-black above with a contrasting white head and underparts. Endemic to Java and the Lesser Sundas, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 700 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted montane habitat in heavily deforested Java.
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.