Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula radiata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula radiata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 295.0 g (10.41 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon
Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula radiata), 43 cm. Dark metallic bronze-green upperparts; pale grey head and underparts. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest between 600 and 2,600 m. Frugivore taking large figs and fruits. Vulnerable; restricted montane 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.