Marquesas Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana rubescens compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Marquesas Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampusana rubescens | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 60.0 g (2.12 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Marquesas Ground Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Marquesas Ground Dove
Plumage
Marquesas Ground Dove: pale rufous-brown above; pale buff below; bare facial skin; Marquesas islands endemic; endangered
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Marquesas Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 19–21 cm, with warm rufous-brown plumage and paler underparts. Formerly occurred across the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Extinct; last confirmed in the early 20th century; eliminated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss throughout the archipelago.
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.