Bismarck Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula melanochroa compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bismarck Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula melanochroa | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.6 cm (19.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 663.0 g (23.39 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon (Ducula melanochroa), 40 cm. Dark sooty-black overall with iridescent green gloss; pale grey head. Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Inhabits lowland and hill primary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively secure in remaining forest.
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.