Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs African Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | African Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron calvus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 208.8 g (7.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
African Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
African Green-pigeon
African Green-pigeon: bright grass-green body; yellow-green underparts; red orbital skin; red bill; common sub-Saharan African species
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.
African Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 27–30 cm, bright green with a yellow-green head, yellowish underparts, and orange orbital skin (hence 'calvus' = bald). Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegambia to Ethiopia and south to KwaZulu-Natal, in woodland, savanna forest, and gardens. Frugivore of figs and wild berries. Least Concern.