White-eared Brown-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Phapitreron leucotis compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eared Brown-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron leucotis | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
White-eared Brown-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Brown-dove
White-eared Brown-dove: brown above; white ear patch; pale below; iridescent neck gloss; Philippine endemic brown-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
White-eared Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, dark brown with a white ear patch, iridescent purple neck feathers, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, widespread across forested lowlands and hills of Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Frugivore of small forest fruits. 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.