Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Burmese Collared-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Streptopelia xanthocycla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Burmese Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Burmese Collared-dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Burmese 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.
Burmese Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, similar to Eurasian Collared-dove but with a broader yellow orbital ring and slightly darker plumage. Endemic to Myanmar. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and cultivated land. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Formerly treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Collared-dove. Least Concern.