Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ptilinopus porphyreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Pink-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 168.0 g (5.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
About These Birds
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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Pink-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus), 21 cm. Unmistakable with a deep rose-pink head, white breast band and green body. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Java and Bali above 1,000 m. Frugivore taking small figs and berries. Near Threatened; restricted range and ongoing forest loss.