Micronesian Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula oceanica compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Micronesian Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula oceanica | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 373.0 g (13.16 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica), 37 cm. Similar to Pacific Imperial-pigeon; grey-white head and underparts with dark green wings and a black tail band. Found across Micronesia from Palau to the Marshall Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.
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.