Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Emerald-spotted Wood-dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Turtur chalcospilos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Emerald-spotted Wood-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Turtur chalcospilos |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 65.36666666666666 g (2.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through North American dry open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Emerald-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.
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove
Small dove, 20–22 cm, grey-brown with two iridescent green wing spots and a pale grey head. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to South Africa, in woodland, savanna, and forest edge. Granivore of seeds and termites on the ground. Least Concern.