Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Treron sanctithomae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Sao Tome Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Treron sanctithomae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Endangered
Sao Tome 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.