Seram Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula neglecta compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula neglecta | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.8 cm (20.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 667.0 g (23.53 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Seram Imperial-pigeon
Seram Imperial-pigeon (Ducula neglecta), 42 cm. Metallic green above; grey head and pale underparts. Endemic to Seram and Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits primary and secondary forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; declining with habitat loss on Seram.
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.