Nicobar Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Caloenas nicobarica compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nicobar Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caloenas nicobarica | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 518.75 g (18.30 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Nicobar Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Nicobar Pigeon
Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii), 27 cm. Green with a red moustachial streak and orange underparts; endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Last confirmed on Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Possibly Extinct; last reliably recorded in the 1970s. Threatened by introduced rats and cats.