Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Sula Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ramphiculus mangoliensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Sula Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ramphiculus mangoliensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Sula 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.
Sula Fruit-dove
Sula Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus mangoliensis), 20 cm. Green above; male has a yellow breast and pinkish belly with a subtle purple nape wash. Endemic to the Sula Islands (Mangole, Taliabu) of Indonesia. Frugivore in primary and secondary lowland forest. Vulnerable due to limited range and forest clearance.