Madeira Laurel-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Columba trocaz comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Madeira Laurel-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba trocaz | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 47,0 cm (18.5 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 456,82 g (16.11 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Statut de conservation
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Madeira Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; white-tipped dark tail; Macaronesian laurel forest endemic
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) — 37–40 cm. Large dark grey pigeon; iridescent silver-pink neck patch; no white markings. Endemic to Madeira in dense laurisilva (laurel forest). Frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened; dependent on remaining laurel forest. Protected species.
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.