Geelvink Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula geelvinkiana compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Geelvink Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula geelvinkiana | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 535.0 g (18.87 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon
Geelvink Imperial-pigeon (Ducula geelvinkiana), 40 cm. Dark metallic green with a pale grey head and pinkish-grey underparts. Endemic to islands of Geelvink Bay (Numfor, Biak), West Papua. Inhabits lowland primary forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted island range.
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.