Orange-bellied Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus iozonus compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Orange-bellied Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus iozonus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 109.5 g (3.86 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Orange-bellied Fruit-dove only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Orange-bellied Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Orange-bellied Fruit-dove
Orange-bellied Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus iozonus), 22 cm. Green with a vivid orange belly and a grey head; found in lowland forests of New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore feeding on small figs and forest berries in the mid-canopy. Least Concern; widespread and common in New Guinea.
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.