Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula brenchleyi compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula brenchleyi | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.2 cm (17.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon only
None
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula brenchleyi), 38 cm. Dark green upperparts with rich chestnut-brown underparts; grey head. Endemic to the Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by logging and hunting.
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.