Spot-winged Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Patagioenas maculosa compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-winged Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas maculosa | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 347.0 g (12.24 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Spot-winged Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Spot-winged Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Spot-winged Pigeon
Caribbean Pigeon: dark brown; rufous neck wash; pale below; Caribbean island pigeon; dark brown overall; vulnerable species
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spot-winged Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.
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.