Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Ramphiculus occipitalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ramphiculus occipitalis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 230.66666666666666 g (8.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Yellow-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.
Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove
Yellow-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis), 28 cm. Bright yellow breast and belly with a green back and a bold red occipital patch. Endemic to the Philippines (Palawan and Calamian group). Inhabits lowland primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern but locally threatened by habitat loss.