Spectacled Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula perspicillata compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spectacled Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula perspicillata | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon (Ducula perspicillata), 40 cm. Dark green upperparts with a pale head and a distinctive dark eye-ring giving a 'spectacled' look. Endemic to the North Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted island range.
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.