Atoll Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus coralensis compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atoll Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus coralensis | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Atoll Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Atoll Fruit-dove
Atoll Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus coralensis), 22 cm. Green with a grey head and orange-yellow underparts; endemic to the Tuamotu Archipelago atolls, French Polynesia. Inhabits low atoll vegetation including Pisonia and coconut. Frugivore. Vulnerable; sea-level rise threatens its atoll habitat.
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.