Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Wallace's Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ptilinopus wallacii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Wallace's Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ptilinopus wallacii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 208.0 g (7.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Wallace's 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.
Wallace's Fruit-dove
Wallace's Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus wallacii), 24 cm. White head and underparts; back and wings deep green with purple-maroon shoulder patch. Found on the Aru Islands and southwestern New Guinea lowlands. Frugivore. Least Concern; restricted range but forest remains relatively intact.