Barred Cuckoo-Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Macropygia unchall compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Cuckoo-Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia unchall | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm (13.8 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Large slender cuckoo-dove, 38–41 cm, with strongly barred rufous and black upperparts, a pale pinkish-buff underside, and a long graduated tail. Inhabits montane and foothill forests from the Himalayas through southern China to Indochina, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. 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.