Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Cream-bellied Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ramphiculus merrilli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Cream-bellied Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ramphiculus merrilli |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 32.9 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 263.0 g (9.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Cream-bellied 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.
Cream-bellied Fruit-dove
Cream-bellied Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus merrilli), 23 cm. Green above with a pale cream belly and an orange-yellow breast patch. Endemic to Luzon and adjacent Philippine islands. Occupies primary broadleaf forest from lowlands to 1,500 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact primary forest.