Timor Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula cineracea compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Timor Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula cineracea | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 507.19 g (17.89 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Timor Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Timor Imperial-pigeon
Timor Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cineracea), 40 cm. Pale grey throughout with dark metallic green flight feathers. Endemic to Timor-Leste and Wetar Island, Indonesia. Inhabits primary montane forest above 600 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small range and ongoing habitat degradation.
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.