Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Red-eyed Dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Streptopelia semitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Red-eyed Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Streptopelia semitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 210.33333333333334 g (7.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-eyed Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-eyed 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.
Red-eyed Dove
Large dove, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with distinctive red orbital skin, a black and white partial neck collar, and a vinaceous-pink breast. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa, inhabiting forests, woodland edges, and gardens. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.