Northern Band-tailed Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas fasciata compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Band-tailed Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas fasciata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.4 cm (16.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 364.0 g (12.84 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.
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.