Sclater's Crowned-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Goura sclaterii comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sclater's Crowned-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Goura sclaterii | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 71,8 cm (28.3 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 2117,5 g (74.69 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like crest; dark blue crest tips; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Large crowned-pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey body, a deep maroon breast, and a fan-shaped blue crest with lacy blue-grey tips rather than white. Found in lowland forests of southern New Guinea between the ranges of the other southern crowned species. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to hunting and forest loss.
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.