Yellowish Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula subflavescens compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellowish Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula subflavescens | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.0 cm (18.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 458.73333333333335 g (16.18 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon (Ducula subflavescens), 38 cm. White with a yellowish wash on the body and dark flight feathers; endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and Admiralty Islands. Inhabits lowland and coastal forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on larger Bismarck 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.