Blue-capped Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus monacha compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-capped Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus monacha | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue-capped Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Blue-capped Fruit-dove
Blue-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus monacha), 20 cm. Distinctive blue-grey cap on green body; yellow breast and pale belly. Endemic to the North Maluku islands (Bacan, Obi, Kasiruta) of Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small fragmented island 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.