Thick-billed Ground Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pampusana salamonis comparé à Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Thick-billed Ground Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pampusana salamonis | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | — | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Plumage
Thick-billed Ground Dove: extinct; brown above; pale below; thick bill; bare facial skin; Solomon islands; extinct through habitat loss
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a grey head, and a notably thick, robust bill. Known from the Solomon Islands; last confirmed record in 1904. Critically Endangered (possibly Extinct) due to deforestation, hunting, and introduced predators throughout the Solomon Islands.
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.