Caribbean Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Leptotila jamaicensis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Caribbean Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptotila jamaicensis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 161.18333333333334 g (5.69 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Caribbean Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Caribbean Dove
Plumage
Caribbean Dove: pale gray-brown; iridescent neck gloss; pale pink-buff below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; Caribbean endemic
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Caribbean Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a white forehead, pale grey head, and white underparts. Found in dry limestone forest and scrub on Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Andrew Island, and Yucatán (Mexico). Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits. Least Concern.
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.