Collared Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula mullerii compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Collared Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula mullerii | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 581.6666666666666 g (20.52 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Collared Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii), 43 cm. Dark metallic green with a distinctive pale collar and grey head; pinkish underparts. Found in lowland forest of southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common in suitable habitat.
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.