White-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula forsteni compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula forsteni | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.1 cm (18.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 510.0 g (17.99 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-bellied Imperial-pigeon only
None
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
White-bellied Imperial-pigeon
White-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula forsteni), 42 cm. White underparts and head with dark metallic green wings; endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; sensitive to forest loss across Sulawesi.
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.