Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Turtur afer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Blue-spotted Wood-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Turtur afer |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 61.4 g (2.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Blue-spotted Wood-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.
Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Small dove, 20–23 cm, rufous-brown with two brilliant blue wing spots and a red bill base. Widespread in woodland, forest edge, and humid savanna across West and Central Africa from Gambia to Angola and Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.