Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Sula Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ramphiculus mangoliensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Sula Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ramphiculus mangoliensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Sula 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.
Sula Fruit-dove
Sula Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus mangoliensis), 20 cm. Green above; male has a yellow breast and pinkish belly with a subtle purple nape wash. Endemic to the Sula Islands (Mangole, Taliabu) of Indonesia. Frugivore in primary and secondary lowland forest. Vulnerable due to limited range and forest clearance.