Rapa Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus huttoni compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rapa Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus huttoni | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.3 cm (12.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Rapa Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Rapa Fruit-dove
Rapa Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus huttoni), 27 cm. Large for the genus; green with a white head and breast and a green-spotted belly. Endemic to Rapa Island, the most remote island of French Polynesia. Inhabits dense montane scrub. Frugivore. Endangered; tiny population on one isolated island.
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.