Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Tambourine Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Turtur tympanistria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Tambourine Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Turtur tympanistria |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 69.23333333333333 g (2.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Tambourine Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Tambourine 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.
Tambourine Dove
Small dove, 22–24 cm; male has strikingly white face, forehead, and breast contrasting with dark brown upperparts; female is browner. Inhabits rainforest, gallery forest, and dense woodland from Sierra Leone to Uganda, Angola, and South Africa. Granivore of seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.