Rodrigues Turtle-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Nesoenas rodericanus comparado con Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Rodrigues Turtle-dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Nesoenas rodericanus | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Orden | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familia | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservación | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Peso | — | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Estado de conservación
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.
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.