Pink-spotted Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus perlatus compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-spotted Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus perlatus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 233.5 g (8.24 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pink-spotted Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Pink-spotted Fruit-dove
Pink-spotted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus perlatus), 22 cm. Green with pink spots on the breast, an orange-yellow belly and a grey head. Endemic to lowland and foothill forest of New Guinea. Frugivore, feeding on small figs and berries in the forest canopy. Least Concern; common across its New Guinea 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.