Grey-capped Emerald Dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Chalcophaps indica compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-capped Emerald Dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps indica | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm (11.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 130.5 g (4.60 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Grey-capped Emerald Dove only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Zebra Dove: brown above; black-and-white barred underparts; bare blue orbital skin; small; Asian-Pacific dove; striped below
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Small, brilliant dove, 23–27 cm; male has iridescent emerald-green back and wings, grey crown, white forehead streak, and pinkish-brown breast. Widespread in forest, bamboo, and dense woodland from South Asia through Southeast Asia to China and the Andamans. Granivore and frugivore on the forest floor. Least Concern.
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.