Sulawesi Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Gallicolumba tristigmata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallicolumba tristigmata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.9 cm (12.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 275.0 g (9.70 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sulawesi Ground Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Ground Dove
Plumage
Sulawesi Ground Dove: brown above; yellow-orange orbital skin; pale buff below; orange patch on wing; Sulawesi endemic
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Sulawesi Ground Dove
Large ground dove, 30–35 cm, with brown and grey plumage, a white forehead, and three dark spots on the white breast suggesting a 'triple wound.' Endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Togian and Banggai Islands. Inhabits lowland and hill forest floor. Granivore and frugivore. Vulnerable due to deforestation.
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.