Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Zenaida Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Zenaida aurita
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Zenaida Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zenaida aurita |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 29.8 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 151.5 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Zenaida Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Zenaida Dove
Plumage
Zenaida Dove: brown-gray; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; short rounded tail; Caribbean dove; white wing stripe diagnostic
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.
Zenaida Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, with reddish-brown plumage, black facial and neck spots, iridescent neck patch, and a rounded tail with white corners. Native to the Caribbean islands from the Bahamas and Cuba to Barbados and Trinidad. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and farmland. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.