Northern Band-tailed Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Patagioenas fasciata compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Band-tailed Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas fasciata | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.4 cm (16.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 364.0 g (12.84 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.
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.