Chatham Islands Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Hemiphaga chathamensis compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chatham Islands Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphaga chathamensis | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.4 cm (21.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 734.5 g (25.91 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Chatham Islands Pigeon / Parea (Hemiphaga chathamensis), 55 cm. Largest Hemiphaga; iridescent green-and-bronze with white underparts. Endemic to Pitt Island and southern Chatham Island (New Zealand). Inhabits temperate forest. Frugivore. Endangered; fewer than 600 individuals, recovering under intensive management.
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.