Picazuro Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas picazuro compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Picazuro Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas picazuro | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 320.0 g (11.29 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Picazuro Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Picazuro Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Picazuro Pigeon
Large, conspicuous pigeon, 33–38 cm, pale grey-brown with white-edged wing feathers forming a scaled pattern and a red orbital ring. One of South America's commonest pigeons, widespread in open woodlands, cerrado, and agricultural land from Brazil to Argentina. Granivore of seeds and grains. 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.