Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Buru Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron aromaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Buru Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron aromaticus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Buru Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Buru Green-pigeon
Plumage
Buru Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; males with orange breast; bare red-yellow orbital skin; Buru island endemic
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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm; male has a violet-tinged head and orange breast wash; female is plain green. Endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.