Differences in exterior color: The skin of bird's nest fruit is bright yellow, while the color of dragon fruit is usually rosy red. Despite their differences in exterior color, they are both ripe fruits of the cactus family and both are edible.

Different flesh characteristics: The flesh of the bird's nest fruit is relatively soft and delicate, with a texture similar to that of a bird's nest, hence the name. While the flesh of dragon fruit is lighter in flavor and relatively more general.