Spice Imperial-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Ducula myristicivora comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Spice Imperial-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula myristicivora | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,2 cm (19.8 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 535,0 g (18.87 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Spice Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spice Imperial-pigeon
Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-pink head; specialises in nutmeg seeds. Found on islands of the Banda Sea and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore; key nutmeg disperser. Near Threatened.
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.