Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Timor Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron psittaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Timor Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron psittaceus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 166.0 g (5.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Endangered
Timor Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Timor Green-pigeon
Plumage
Timor Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Timor island endemic green-pigeon; endangered species
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.
Timor Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm, with bright parrot-like green plumage and a yellow-tipped bill; male has an orange wash on the upper breast. Endemic to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.