Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Eurasian Collared-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Streptopelia decaocto
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Eurasian Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Streptopelia decaocto |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 179.66666666666666 g (6.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Eurasian Collared-dove
Soft, repetitive cooing phrase; warm notes with classic Eurasian quality, familiar across open woodland.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Eurasian Collared-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.
Eurasian Collared-dove
Medium dove, 31–33 cm, pale sandy-grey with a black half-collar on the hindneck and white-tipped tail. Originally from South and Southeast Asia, it spread explosively across Europe in the 20th century and was introduced to North America. Granivore of seeds and grains. One of history's most successful range-expanding birds. Least Concern.