Kosrae Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus hernsheimi compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kosrae Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus hernsheimi | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Kosrae Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Kosrae Fruit-dove
Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi), 23 cm. Green with a white belly and a lilac-grey head; endemic to Kosrae, Micronesia. Inhabits lowland and upland forest. Frugivore feeding on figs and native berries. Endangered; restricted to one tiny island with a small, declining population.
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.