Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Tanna Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ptilinopus tannensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Tanna Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus tannensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.7 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Tanna 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.
Tanna Fruit-dove
Tanna Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus tannensis), 28 cm. Green with a pale grey head, orange-yellow breast and white belly. Endemic to the Banks Islands and northern Vanuatu. Inhabits primary forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively common within its island range.