Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs White-bellied Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron sieboldii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | White-bellied Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron sieboldii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
White-bellied 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.
White-bellied Green-pigeon
White-bellied Green-pigeon (Treron sieboldii), 33 cm. Green above with a contrasting white belly; male has an orange-suffused breast. Breeds in temperate broadleaf forests of Japan, Korea and eastern China, wintering south into Southeast Asia. Frugivore; fond of mulberries and figs. Generally common but declining in Japan.