Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Starnoenas cyanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Blue-headed Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Starnoenas cyanocephala |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 244.5 g (8.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed richness; warm resonant notes echoing along Caribbean island forest floor.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Endangered
Blue-headed Quail-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.
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Striking ground dove, 29–33 cm, with a brilliant turquoise-blue crown, black and white facial stripe, red bill, and rich rufous-brown body. Endemic to Cuba's lowland forest and scrub. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small fruits. Endangered due to hunting and deforestation; population fewer than 1,000.