Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs White-winged Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Zenaida asiatica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | White-winged Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zenaida asiatica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 147.5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Pohnpei Fruit-dove only
None
White-winged Dove only
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
White-winged Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove: gray-brown; large white wing patches visible in flight; rounded tail; blue orbital ring; North American 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.
White-winged Dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a white wing stripe conspicuous in flight, and a broad rounded tail with white tips. Common in southwestern USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northwestern South America in open and semi-arid habitats. Frugivore of cactus fruits and granivore of seeds. Least Concern.