Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Sumba Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Treron teysmannii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Sumba Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Treron teysmannii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 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
Near Threatened
Sumba Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Sumba Green-pigeon
Plumage
Sumba Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Sumba island endemic; orange-yellow breast in males
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.
Sumba Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 23–26 cm, entirely green with a yellowish wash on the breast; male has a small orange patch on the upper breast. Endemic to Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Frugivore of figs and small fruits. Least Concern.