Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Burmese Collared-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Streptopelia xanthocycla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Burmese Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Burmese Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Burmese 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.
Burmese Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, similar to Eurasian Collared-dove but with a broader yellow orbital ring and slightly darker plumage. Endemic to Myanmar. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and cultivated land. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Formerly treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Collared-dove. Least Concern.