Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Pemba Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron pembaensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Pemba Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron pembaensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Vulnerable
Pemba 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.
Pemba Green-pigeon
Pemba Green-pigeon (Treron pembaensis), 28 cm. Confined to Pemba Island, Tanzania. Male has yellow-green plumage with an orange-washed breast; female duller. Inhabits moist forest and plantation edges. Frugivore, feeding on figs and small berries. Endangered due to severe deforestation of its tiny island range.