Orange-fronted Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus aurantiifrons compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Orange-fronted Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus aurantiifrons | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 154.5 g (5.45 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Orange-fronted Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Orange-fronted Fruit-dove
Orange-fronted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus aurantiifrons), 20 cm. Small; green body with a bright orange forehead and a yellow-tipped tail. Found in lowland forest of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore, foraging in the mid-canopy on small berries and figs. Least Concern; moderately common.
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.