Cloven-feathered Dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Drepanoptila holosericea compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cloven-feathered Dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanoptila holosericea | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 202.5 g (7.14 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cloven-feathered Dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Cloven-feathered Dove
Cloven-feathered Dove (Drepanoptila holosericea), 28 cm. Unusual dove with deeply notched outer primaries producing a distinctive wing-beat whistle. Green with a yellow-green belly and orange orbital ring. Endemic to New Caledonia. Inhabits humid native forest and maquis scrub. Frugivore. Near Threatened.
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.