Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Geelvink Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ptilinopus speciosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Geelvink Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ptilinopus speciosus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 86.33333333333333 g (3.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Geelvink 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.
Geelvink Fruit-dove
Geelvink Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus speciosus), 20 cm. Green with a yellow forehead flash, orange breast and pale belly; endemic to islands of Geelvink Bay (Biak, Numfor, Yapen), West Papua. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; deforestation on Biak is the key concern.