Amethyst Brown-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Phapitreron amethystinus compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst Brown-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron amethystinus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 131.35999999999999 g (4.63 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amethyst Brown-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst Brown-dove
Plumage
Amethyst Brown-dove: amethyst-pink iridescent gloss; brown above; pale buff below; Philippine endemic; amethyst iridescence
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Amethyst Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, with dark brown plumage, an iridescent amethyst-purple neck patch, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, primarily on Mindanao, Basilan, and the Visayas. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. 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.