Mauritius Blue-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Alectroenas nitidissimus verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Mauritius Blue-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Alectroenas nitidissimus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 195,21 g (6.89 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Extinct
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
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.