Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Dodo
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Raphus cucullatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Dodo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Raphus cucullatus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 18000.0 g (634.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Dodo
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Dodo
Dodo: extinct; large; gray-brown; vestigial wings; pale yellow bill with hook; bare facial skin; Mauritius endemic; icon of extinction
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.
Dodo
Iconic extinct flightless pigeon of Mauritius, ~100 cm and 10–18 kg, with grey plumage, vestigial wings, and a large hooked bill. Fed on fallen fruits; fearless of humans having evolved with no natural predators. Driven extinct by hunting and introduced animals by ~1690 CE; a global symbol of human-caused extinction.