Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron sanctithomae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Sao Tome Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron sanctithomae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Endangered
Sao Tome 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.