Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Rose-crowned Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ptilinopus regina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Rose-crowned Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus regina |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 103.83333333333333 g (3.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Rose-crowned Fruit-dove only
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Rose-crowned 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.
Rose-crowned Fruit-dove
Rose-crowned Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus regina), 22 cm. Green with a rose-pink crown, orange-yellow belly and grey underparts. Widespread from Wallacea through northern and eastern Australia. Inhabits rainforest and vine scrub. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and conspicuous.