Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Tongan Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ptilinopus porphyraceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Tongan Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ptilinopus porphyraceus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 99.9 g (3.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Tongan Fruit-dove
About These Birds
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.
Tongan Fruit-dove
Tongan Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus), 24 cm. Green with a rose-purple crown and a yellow belly. Found across Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and the Caroline Islands. Inhabits primary forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.