Carunculated Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus granulifrons compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Carunculated Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus granulifrons | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 136.5 g (4.81 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Carunculated Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Carunculated Fruit-dove
Carunculated Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons), 22 cm. Named for fleshy caruncles at the bill base; green with a pale grey head. Endemic to Obi Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; range confined to one island.
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.