Ruddy Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Patagioenas subvinacea compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas subvinacea | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.3 cm (12.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ruddy Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Eurasian open woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Ruddy Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Ruddy Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 27–30 cm, rich ruddy brown overall with a grey crown, vinaceous-pink underparts, and iridescent green gloss on the neck. Inhabits humid foothill and montane forests from Costa Rica through the Andes to Bolivia and northwest Brazil. Frugivore of forest berries and 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.