Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ptilinopus rarotongensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Rarotonga Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ptilinopus rarotongensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 24.9 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 97.6 g (3.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Rarotonga 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.
Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis), 20 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Rarotonga and Atiu in the Cook Islands. Inhabits montane cloud forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by rats, habitat loss and introduced species.