Plumbeous Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas plumbea compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plumbeous Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas plumbea | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 184.66666666666666 g (6.51 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Plumbeous Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Philippine lowland forest edge habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Plumbeous Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Plumbeous Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 29–32 cm, uniformly dull slate-grey with a slightly paler head, giving a plain, unpatterned appearance. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill tropical forests of South America from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Frugivore, feeding quietly in the forest canopy. 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.