Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Philippine Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron axillaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Philippine Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron axillaris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 190.325 g (6.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Philippine Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Philippine Green-pigeon
Plumage
Philippine Green-pigeon: bright green; orange-yellow breast in males; bare red orbital skin; pale below; Philippine endemic; dimorphic
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 Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has a bright orange breast contrasting with green upperparts; female is plain green. Endemic to the Philippines, distributed across Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.