Sao Tome Olive-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Columba thomensis verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Sao Tome Olive-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Columba thomensis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 46,7 cm (18.4 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 466,6666666666667 g (16.46 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South Asian forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Erhaltungsstatus
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon: large; dark olive-gray; yellow bill and eye-ring; iridescent neck; Sao Tome island endemic; critically large
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon (Columba thomensis) — 40–45 cm. Large; dark purplish-grey; yellow orbital skin; spotted wing coverts. Endemic to São Tomé Island in dense forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation of São Tomé's lowland forest.
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.