Topknot Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Lopholaimus antarcticus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Topknot Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopholaimus antarcticus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 517.25 g (18.25 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Topknot Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Topknot Pigeon
Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus), 44 cm. Large grey pigeon with a unique double reddish-brown crest. Endemic to rainforests of eastern Australia. Undertakes large nomadic movements following fruiting events. Frugivore; key seed disperser of rainforest trees. Near Threatened; heavily hunted historically.
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.