Philippine Cuckoo-Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Macropygia tenuirostris compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Cuckoo-Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia tenuirostris | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 178.0 g (6.28 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant display call; distinctive carrying notes given from open perch in Australia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 36–40 cm, with rufous-brown plumage, fine black barring on the back, and a long graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago in lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of small fruits, berries, and seeds. Common and widespread throughout the Philippines. 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.