Red-billed Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas flavirostris compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-billed Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas flavirostris | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.4 cm (14.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 274.4 g (9.68 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-billed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open African woodland habitat at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Red-billed Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Red-billed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with a reddish-purple breast and flanks, and a distinctive red bill with a yellow tip. Inhabits tropical lowland and foothill forests from the southwestern United States (rare vagrant) through Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.
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.