White-eared Brown-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Phapitreron leucotis compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eared Brown-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron leucotis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-eared Brown-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Brown-dove
Plumage
White-eared Brown-dove: brown above; white ear patch; pale below; iridescent neck gloss; Philippine endemic brown-dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
White-eared Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, dark brown with a white ear patch, iridescent purple neck feathers, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, widespread across forested lowlands and hills of Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Frugivore of small forest fruits. Common and adaptable. 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.