Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Geelvink Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ptilinopus speciosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Geelvink Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus speciosus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 86.33333333333333 g (3.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Geelvink 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.
Geelvink Fruit-dove
Geelvink Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus speciosus), 20 cm. Green with a yellow forehead flash, orange breast and pale belly; endemic to islands of Geelvink Bay (Biak, Numfor, Yapen), West Papua. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; deforestation on Biak is the key concern.