Nicobar Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Caloenas nicobarica verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nicobar Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Caloenas nicobarica | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 51,8 cm (20.4 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 518,75 g (18.30 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Nicobar Pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Nicobar Pigeon
Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.
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.