Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Socorro Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Zenaida graysoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Socorro Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zenaida graysoni |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct in the Wild |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Socorro Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Socorro Dove
Socorro Dove: extinct in wild; rufous-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; Socorro island Mexico; captive only now
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.
Socorro Dove
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, similar to Mourning Dove but larger with more rufous coloration. Endemic to Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. Extinct in the Wild since approximately 1972 following feral sheep and cat introductions; captive breeding programme underway with ongoing reintroduction efforts. Extinct in the Wild.