Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Great Cuckoo-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Reinwardtoena reinwardti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Great Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Reinwardtoena reinwardti |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 47.6 cm (18.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 240.0 g (8.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Great Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open Australian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Great 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.
Great Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 45–50 cm, with rufous-brown upperparts, a pale grey head and breast, and a very long, broadly barred tail. Found in lowland and hill forests of the Moluccas, New Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of large forest fruits. Impressive size makes it one of the largest cuckoo-doves. Least Concern.