Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Wallace's Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ptilinopus wallacii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Wallace's Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus wallacii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 208.0 g (7.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Wallace's 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.
Wallace's Fruit-dove
Wallace's Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus wallacii), 24 cm. White head and underparts; back and wings deep green with purple-maroon shoulder patch. Found on the Aru Islands and southwestern New Guinea lowlands. Frugivore. Least Concern; restricted range but forest remains relatively intact.