Pinon's Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula pinon compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pinon's Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula pinon | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.9 cm (20.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 756.0 g (26.67 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pinon's Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Pinon's Imperial-pigeon
Pinon's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula pinon), 45 cm. Dark green with a pale grey head, pinkish underparts and dark tail. Found in lowland forest of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and widespread in lowland New Guinea.
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.