Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Black Cuckoo-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Turacoena modesta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Black Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Turacoena modesta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 340.0 g (11.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Black Cuckoo-Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Asian bar-shouldered forest edge. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Black Cuckoo-Dove
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.
Black Cuckoo-Dove
Medium cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, uniformly dark blackish-brown or sooty black with minimal markings and a long graduated tail. Endemic to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of small fruits. Least Concern.