Golden Dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Chrysoena luteovirens compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoena luteovirens | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden Dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Golden Dove
Golden Dove (Chrysoena luteovirens), 20 cm. Male brilliant golden-yellow; female green. Endemic to the Fiji Islands (Viti Levu and nearby islands). Inhabits moist forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Near Threatened; declining due to deforestation and introduced predators.
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.