Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ramphiculus marchei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Flame-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ramphiculus marchei |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 326.5 g (11.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Vulnerable
Flame-breasted 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.
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus marchei), 28 cm. Brilliant orange-red breast contrasts with green upperparts; endemic to the Philippines, found on Luzon and Polillo. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to severe Philippine deforestation.