Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Sumatran Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Treron oxyurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Sumatran Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Treron oxyurus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Near Threatened
Sumatran Green-pigeon
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.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Sumatran Green-pigeon (Treron oxyurus), 32 cm. Brilliant green with a pointed tail; male has a purple mantle patch. Endemic to Sumatra and Java, inhabiting montane forest from 700 to 2,400 m elevation. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest berries. Vulnerable owing to rapid deforestation across its restricted range.