Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula galeata compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula galeata | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.
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.