Collared Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula mullerii compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Collared Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula mullerii | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 581.6666666666666 g (20.52 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Collared Imperial-pigeon only
Pohnpei Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii), 43 cm. Dark metallic green with a distinctive pale collar and grey head; pinkish underparts. Found in lowland forest of southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common in suitable habitat.
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.