Grey-fronted Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Leptotila rufaxilla compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-fronted Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptotila rufaxilla | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-fronted Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-fronted quality; pure warm notes typical of South American dry lowland scrub.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Grey-fronted Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-fronted Dove
Grey-fronted Dove: pale gray forehead; brown above; pale buff below; pinkish below; bare red orbital skin; South American dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Grey-fronted Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, brown above with a grey forehead, rufous cheeks, vinaceous-pink breast, and white tail corners. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forest and secondary growth from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. 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.