Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Eastern Spotted Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Spilopelia chinensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Eastern Spotted Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Spilopelia chinensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 156.66666666666666 g (5.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Eastern Spotted Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with spotted quality; pure warm notes typical of East Asian open lowland forest.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Eastern Spotted 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.
Eastern Spotted Dove
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown with a distinctive black-and-white speckled neck patch, pinkish-buff breast, and long graduated tail. Native to South and Southeast Asia; introduced widely to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and North America. Inhabits open woodland, urban parks, and farmland. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.