New Zealand Pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | New Zealand Pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 51,3 cm (20.2 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 652,5 g (23.02 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
New Zealand Pigeon
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
New Zealand Pigeon
New Zealand Pigeon / Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), 51 cm. Large and robust; iridescent green-and-bronze upperparts, white underparts. Endemic to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. Inhabits native forest. Sole disperser of large-seeded native trees (e.g. karaka, miro). Frugivore. Least Concern but protected.
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.