Finsch's Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula finschii compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Finsch's Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula finschii | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 358.3333333333333 g (12.64 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Finsch's Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Finsch's Imperial-pigeon
Finsch's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula finschii), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; grey head and pale underparts with a pinkish wash. Found in lowland forests of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread but sensitive to 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.