Rodrigues Turtle-dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove

Nesoenas rodericanus в сравнении с Ptilinopus ponapensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Rodrigues Turtle-dove Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Научное название Nesoenas rodericanus Ptilinopus ponapensis
Отряд Columbiformes Columbiformes
Семейство Columbidae Columbidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 25,4 cm (10.0 in)
Масса 105,0 g (3.70 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Rodrigues Turtle-dove only

Нет

Pohnpei Fruit-dove only

Нет

Song & Call Comparison

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Пение

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Pohnpei Fruit-dove

Охранный статус

Extinct

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Least Concern

Pohnpei Fruit-dove

About These Birds

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.

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.

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