Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula rufigaster verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ducula rufigaster | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 498,0 g (17.57 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster), 41 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts and a diagnostic purple-washed tail; pale grey head. Found in montane forests of New Guinea above 600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread across New Guinea highlands.
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.