Black-naped Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus melanospilus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-naped Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus melanospilus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-naped Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Black-naped Fruit-dove
Black-naped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus melanospilus), 22 cm. Green with a black nape patch, grey head and yellow-orange belly. Widespread from the Philippines and Sulawesi through the Moluccas to the Lesser Sundas and Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across its range.
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.