Yellowish Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula subflavescens compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellowish Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula subflavescens | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.0 cm (18.5 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 458.73333333333335 g (16.18 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon (Ducula subflavescens), 38 cm. White with a yellowish wash on the body and dark flight feathers; endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and Admiralty Islands. Inhabits lowland and coastal forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on larger Bismarck islands.
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.