Western Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Columba iriditorques compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Bronze-naped Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba iriditorques | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm (12.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 126.0 g (4.44 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South American forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Compact forest pigeon, 26–28 cm, brownish-grey overall with a striking iridescent bronze and green nape collar. Found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest across West and Central Africa. Feeds primarily on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Secretive and often detected by its deep, booming call. 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.