Dusky Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas goodsoni compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas goodsoni | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.7 cm (11.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 176.0 g (6.21 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dusky Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Dusky Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Dusky Pigeon
Small-medium pigeon, 26–28 cm, uniformly dark sooty-brown with faint iridescent green on the neck. Restricted to humid Pacific-slope forests from Panama to northwest Ecuador. Frugivore of forest fruits. Poorly known and infrequently observed. Least Concern but potentially declining due to deforestation.
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.