Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Reinwardtoena browni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Pied Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Reinwardtoena browni |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 302.6666666666667 g (10.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Tiny, soft cooing barely audible; delicate pure notes from Australia's smallest pigeon species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pied Cuckoo-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.
Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 43–48 cm, strikingly pied with a dark brown back and wings contrasting with a white head, neck, and underparts. Inhabits forest and forest edge on the Bismarck Archipelago, particularly New Britain and New Ireland. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.