Zoe's Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula zoeae compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Zoe's Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula zoeae | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.0 cm (17.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Zoe's Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Zoe's Imperial-pigeon
Zoe's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula zoeae), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts with banded underparts of orange-rufous and white; grey head with a dark eye-stripe. Found in lowland and foothill forest of New Guinea. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across New Guinea.
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.