Pohnpei Fruit-dove vs West Peruvian Dove
Ptilinopus ponapensis comparé à Zenaida meloda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pohnpei Fruit-dove | West Peruvian Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ptilinopus ponapensis | Zenaida meloda |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Poids | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) | 209,5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Least Concern
West Peruvian Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
West Peruvian Dove
Plumage
West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species
About These Birds
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.
West Peruvian Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, similar to White-winged Dove with a white wing stripe, but slightly paler and more olive-tinged. Restricted to the Pacific coast and dry valleys of Peru and Chile. Inhabits arid coastal scrub, desert edge, and agricultural areas. Granivore of seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.