Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Comoro Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron griveaudi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Comoro Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron griveaudi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 229.0 g (8.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Comoro Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Comoro Green-pigeon
Comoro Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Comoro island endemic; endangered; island 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.
Comoro Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 27–30 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish wash on the underparts. Confined to the Comoro Islands (Grand Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan) in the Indian Ocean. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of figs and berries. Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation on the small Comoran islands.