Spotted Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula carola compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula carola | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 289.0 g (10.19 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
Spotted Imperial-pigeon (Ducula carola), 40 cm. Dark green with white spotting on underparts and a pale grey head; endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Negros). Inhabits primary forest from lowlands to 1,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; severe Philippine deforestation.
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.