Pale Mountain-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps solomonensis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pale Mountain-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps solomonensis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 347.5 g (12.26 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pale Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Pale Mountain-pigeon
Pale Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps solomonensis), 35 cm. Pale grey with pinkish underparts; found in montane forest of Bougainville and the Solomon Islands above 1,000 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively secure in montane forest of the Solomon 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.