Tawitawi Brown-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Phapitreron cinereiceps compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tawitawi Brown-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron cinereiceps | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 145.33333333333334 g (5.13 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Plumage
Tawitawi Brown-dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Tawitawi island Philippine endemic; endangered species
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–23 cm, brown overall with a grey crown and iridescent purple neck spots. Endemic to the Tawi-Tawi group in the southernmost Philippines and adjacent small islands. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Vulnerable due to deforestation in the Sulu Archipelago.
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.