Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Starnoenas cyanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Blue-headed Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Starnoenas cyanocephala |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | — | 244.5 g (8.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed richness; warm resonant notes echoing along Caribbean island forest floor.
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Blue-headed Quail-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.
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Striking ground dove, 29–33 cm, with a brilliant turquoise-blue crown, black and white facial stripe, red bill, and rich rufous-brown body. Endemic to Cuba's lowland forest and scrub. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small fruits. Endangered due to hunting and deforestation; population fewer than 1,000.