Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs White-bibbed Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ptilinopus rivoli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | White-bibbed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ptilinopus rivoli |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 160.0 g (5.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
White-bibbed 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.
White-bibbed Fruit-dove
White-bibbed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rivoli), 23 cm. Purple crown, white bib, green body and orange belly. Found in primary montane forest of Maluku and northern New Guinea. Frugivore. Least Concern; occurs widely in hill and montane forest across its range.