Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Taiwan Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron formosae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Taiwan Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron formosae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 221.5 g (7.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Taiwan Green-pigeon
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.
Taiwan Green-pigeon
Taiwan Green-pigeon (Treron formosae), 35 cm. Endemic to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. Bright green with an orange-tinted breast in males and a distinctive white belly. Occupies montane broadleaf forest between 500 and 2,500 m. Frugivore feeding mainly on figs and lauraceous fruits. Near Threatened.