Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron pompadora
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Sri Lanka Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron pompadora |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 204.8 g (7.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Plumage
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; males with maroon back patch; bare red facial skin; Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 27–29 cm; male has a maroon back and a grey head; female has a green back. Found in forest and forest edge across Sri Lanka, mainly in the lowland wet zone. Frugivore of figs, berries, and small fruits in the forest canopy. Least Concern.