Grey-headed Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus hyogastrus compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus hyogastrus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 137.0 g (4.83 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Grey-headed Fruit-dove
Grey-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hyogastrus), 22 cm. Grey head and breast, green back and orange-red belly; endemic to the North Maluku islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest up to 1,000 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small island range with extensive habitat loss.
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.