New Zealand Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae verglichen mit Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | New Zealand Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 51,3 cm (20.2 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 652,5 g (23.02 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
New Zealand Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
New Zealand Pigeon
New Zealand Pigeon / Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), 51 cm. Large and robust; iridescent green-and-bronze upperparts, white underparts. Endemic to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. Inhabits native forest. Sole disperser of large-seeded native trees (e.g. karaka, miro). Frugivore. Least Concern but protected.
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.