Spot-winged Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas maculosa compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-winged Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas maculosa | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 347.0 g (12.24 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Spot-winged Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Spot-winged Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spot-winged Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. 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.