Many-coloured Fruit-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus perousii compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Many-coloured Fruit-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus perousii | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm (10.1 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 93.5 g (3.30 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Many-coloured Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Many-coloured Fruit-dove
Many-coloured Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus perousii), 22 cm. Spectacularly patterned: yellow-green with red and yellow breast patches and a violet-blue cap. Endemic to Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common on larger islands.
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.