Torresian Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula spilorrhoa compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Torresian Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula spilorrhoa | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 459.3333333333333 g (16.20 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Torresian Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Torresian Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Torresian Imperial-pigeon
Torresian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula spilorrhoa), 42 cm. White with black flight feathers and spots on the undertail coverts. Breeds colonially across northern Australia and New Guinea, making large seasonal migrations to feeding areas. Frugivore. Least Concern; millions breed annually.
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.