Papuan Mountain-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps albertisii compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Papuan Mountain-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps albertisii | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Papuan Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii), 35 cm. Robust montane pigeon; dark sooty-grey with a chestnut belly. Found in primary montane forest of New Guinea from 1,200 to 3,600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in upper montane and subalpine forest.
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.