Dwarf Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus nainus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus nainus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 48.0 g (1.69 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Dwarf Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Dwarf Fruit-dove
Dwarf Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus nainus), 13 cm. Smallest fruit-dove; entirely green with a yellow forehead spot. Endemic to lowland forest of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore, foraging low in the forest for tiny berries. Least Concern; occurs throughout New Guinea but easily overlooked.
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.