Polynesian Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana erythroptera comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Polynesian Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pampusana erythroptera | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 113,5 g (4.00 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Polynesian Ground Dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Polynesian Ground Dove
Polynesian Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; Polynesian islands; critically endangered; small
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Polynesian Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with grey and brown plumage, dark reddish flight feathers, and white-tipped tail. Native to French Polynesia; extinct on many islands but survives in remnant populations on Moorea, Mopelia, and a few other atolls. Critically Endangered due to introduced rats, cats, and habitat 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.