White-headed Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus eugeniae compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-headed Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus eugeniae | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 111.75 g (3.94 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-headed Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
White-headed Fruit-dove
White-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus eugeniae), 20 cm. White head and underparts on a green body; endemic to the southeastern Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted range with ongoing logging pressure.
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.