Norfolk Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana norfolkensis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampusana norfolkensis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Norfolk Ground Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Norfolk Ground Dove
Plumage
Norfolk Ground Dove: dark brown above; pale below; bare facial skin; Norfolk island endemic; now extinct; lost island species
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Norfolk Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts and pale buff underparts. Extinct; formerly inhabited Norfolk Island in the southwestern Pacific. Last confirmed record in the 1800s; became extinct through hunting and habitat clearance following European settlement.
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.