Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Andaman Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron chloropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Andaman Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron chloropterus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 34.4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Andaman Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Andaman Green-pigeon
Plumage
Andaman Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange breast in males; bare red facial skin; Andaman 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.
Andaman Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm, predominantly green with olive-yellow underparts; male has a small orange throat patch. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.