Thick-billed Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana salamonis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Thick-billed Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampusana salamonis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | 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
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Thick-billed Ground Dove: extinct; brown above; pale below; thick bill; bare facial skin; Solomon islands; extinct through habitat loss
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a grey head, and a notably thick, robust bill. Known from the Solomon Islands; last confirmed record in 1904. Critically Endangered (possibly Extinct) due to deforestation, hunting, and introduced predators throughout the Solomon Islands.
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.