Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Pin-tailed Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron apicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Pin-tailed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron apicauda |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pin-tailed Green-pigeon
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.
Pin-tailed Green-pigeon
Pin-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron apicauda), 42 cm including elongated central tail feathers. Bright apple-green with a yellow-green head and a diagnostic elongated pointed tail. Found in subtropical broadleaf forest from the Himalayas through Myanmar to Indochina. Frugivore specialising in figs. Locally common but declining.