Crested Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ocyphaps lophotes compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crested Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocyphaps lophotes | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 201.0 g (7.09 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Crested Pigeon
Loud, whooping display call; distinctive resonant notes with iconic Australian quality carrying across scrubland.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Crested Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Crested Pigeon
Slender, 31–35 cm pigeon with grey plumage, brown wings, iridescent wing patches, and a conspicuous upright black-tipped crest. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, grassland, and farmland. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Commonly seen in pairs or small flocks. The crest raises when alarmed. 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.