Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Red-eared Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ramphiculus fischeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Red-eared Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ramphiculus fischeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 177.0 g (6.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Red-eared 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.
Red-eared Fruit-dove
Red-eared Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus fischeri), 20 cm. Green with a conspicuous red ear patch and pale yellow underparts. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, and some offshore islands. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore taking small berries and figs. Vulnerable; dependent on intact Sulawesi forest.