Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Reinwardtoena crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Crested Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Reinwardtoena crassirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian open terrain.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Crested 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.
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 42–47 cm, rufous-brown with a bold frontal crest, grey head, and long barred tail. Confined to the Solomon Islands where it inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of forest fruits. Its prominent crest distinguishes it from other Reinwardtoena species. Least Concern.