Victoria Crowned-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Goura victoria comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Victoria Crowned-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Goura victoria | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 70,1 cm (27.6 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 2669,0 g (94.15 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Victoria Crowned-pigeon: massive; brilliant blue-gray; spectacular white-tipped lace crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; largest dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
World's largest pigeon, 73–75 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a deep maroon breast, and the most spectacular crest of any pigeon: a fan of upright blue- grey lacy plumes tipped in white. Inhabits lowland rainforest of northern New Guinea and Biak Island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to heavy hunting pressure and deforestation.
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.