Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Philippine Collared-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Streptopelia dusumieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Philippine Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Streptopelia dusumieri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
Philippine Collared-dove only
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Philippine Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-dove.
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Philippine Collared-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.
Philippine Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown-grey with a rufous wash on the back, a black partial neck collar, and a pinkish breast. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Common and adaptable to disturbed habitats. Least Concern.