Spectacled Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula perspicillata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spectacled Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula perspicillata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon (Ducula perspicillata), 40 cm. Dark green upperparts with a pale head and a distinctive dark eye-ring giving a 'spectacled' look. Endemic to the North Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; 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.