Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs European Turtle-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Streptopelia turtur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | European Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Streptopelia turtur |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 127.5 g (4.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
European Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
European Turtle-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.
European Turtle-dove
Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.