Western Crowned-pigeon vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Goura cristata comparado com Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Western Crowned-pigeon | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Goura cristata | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Ordem | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Família | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 71,1 cm (28.0 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Peso | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Western Crowned-pigeon
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Western Crowned-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Western Crowned-pigeon
Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers 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.