Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Zentrygon goldmani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Russet-crowned Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zentrygon goldmani |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 258.0 g (9.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Plumage
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove: iridescent rufous-copper crown; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Panama
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.
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 24–28 cm, with brown upperparts, a distinctive russet-crowned head, white facial stripe, and pale grey underparts. Inhabits humid montane forest in Darién (Panama) and northwestern Colombia. Poorly known terrestrial forager. Least Concern.