Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Cream-bellied Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ramphiculus merrilli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Cream-bellied Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ramphiculus merrilli |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 32.9 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 263.0 g (9.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Cream-bellied 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.
Cream-bellied Fruit-dove
Cream-bellied Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus merrilli), 23 cm. Green above with a pale cream belly and an orange-yellow breast patch. Endemic to Luzon and adjacent Philippine islands. Occupies primary broadleaf forest from lowlands to 1,500 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact primary forest.