Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Philippine Collared-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Streptopelia dusumieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Philippine Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Streptopelia dusumieri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Philippine Collared-dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-dove.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Vulnerable
Philippine 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.
Philippine Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown-grey with a rufous wash on the back, a black partial neck collar, and a pinkish breast. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Common and adaptable to disturbed habitats. Least Concern.