Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Ramphiculus occipitalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Ramphiculus occipitalis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 230.66666666666666 g (8.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Yellow-breasted 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.
Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove
Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis), 28 cm. Bright yellow breast and belly with a green back and a bold red occipital patch. Endemic to the Philippines (Palawan and Calamian group). Inhabits lowland primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern but locally threatened by habitat loss.