Kosrae Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus hernsheimi compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kosrae Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus hernsheimi | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Kosrae Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Kosrae Fruit-dove
Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi), 23 cm. Green with a white belly and a lilac-grey head; endemic to Kosrae, Micronesia. Inhabits lowland and upland forest. Frugivore feeding on figs and native berries. Endangered; restricted to one tiny island with a small, declining population.
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.