Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs Lined Quail-Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis compared with Zentrygon linearis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | Lined Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zentrygon linearis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 267.3333333333333 g (9.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Lined Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Lined Quail-Dove
Plumage
Lined Quail-Dove: black and white lined face pattern; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Venezuelan
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.
Lined Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, and fine dark streaking on the grey breast giving a 'lined' appearance. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent Colombia. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.