Enggano Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula oenothorax compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula oenothorax | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.7 cm (18.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 545.0 g (19.22 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Enggano Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Enggano Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oenothorax), 40 cm. Dark green with a maroon breast; pale grey head. Endemic to Enggano Island, off southwestern Sumatra, Indonesia. Inhabits primary coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to one small island.
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.