White-throated Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana xanthonura compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-throated Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pampusana xanthonura | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 115.75 g (4.08 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
White-throated Ground Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
White-throated Ground Dove
White-throated Ground Dove: white throat; brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; Mariana islands endemic dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
White-throated Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–24 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white throat, and yellowish underparts. Confined to the forests of the Mariana Islands (Guam and Northern Marianas). Inhabits primary and secondary forest floor. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to deforestation and introduced predators including the brown tree snake.
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.