Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron seimundi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Yellow-vented Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron seimundi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 30.7 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 158.0 g (5.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Yellow-vented 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.
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon (Treron seimundi), 28 cm. Green above with a grey head; diagnostic bright yellow vent contrasts with pale green underparts. Resident in lowland and foothill forest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Frugivore foraging in fig-laden canopy. Uncommon; sensitive to lowland forest loss.