Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula galeata verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ducula galeata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 58,8 cm (23.1 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 600,0 g (21.16 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.
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.