Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Madagascar Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Madagascar Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron australis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 216.66666666666666 g (7.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Madagascar Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Plumage
Madagascar Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange-yellow below; bare red orbital skin; Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 28–32 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish underparts; male has a maroon mantle patch. Found in eastern Madagascar and Mayotte Island in forest, forest edge, and wooded areas. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.