Amethyst Brown-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Phapitreron amethystinus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst Brown-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron amethystinus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 131.35999999999999 g (4.63 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amethyst Brown-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst Brown-dove
Plumage
Amethyst Brown-dove: amethyst-pink iridescent gloss; brown above; pale buff below; Philippine endemic; amethyst iridescence
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Amethyst Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, with dark brown plumage, an iridescent amethyst-purple neck patch, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, primarily on Mindanao, Basilan, and the Visayas. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. 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.