Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Jambu Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ramphiculus jambu
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Jambu Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ramphiculus jambu |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Jambu 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.
Jambu Fruit-dove
Jambu Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus jambu), 27 cm. Male unmistakable: crimson face, white breast, pink-flushed belly on green body. Female cryptically green with a dull crimson face. Inhabits lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to rapid lowland forest clearance.