Plain Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Patagioenas inornata compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas inornata | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 326.6666666666667 g (11.52 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Plain Pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Plain Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Southeast Asian open woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Plain Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Plain Pigeon
Large pigeon, 36–40 cm, plain grey-blue with a pale pinkish head and breast and a red orbital ring. Inhabits forests and forest edges across the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica) and some adjacent islands. Frugivore of forest fruits and berries. Near Threatened due to deforestation and hunting.
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.