Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Sumba Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Treron teysmannii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Sumba Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Treron teysmannii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 166.0 g (5.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Sumba Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Sumba Green-pigeon
Sumba Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Sumba island endemic; orange-yellow breast in males
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.
Sumba Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 23–26 cm, entirely green with a yellowish wash on the breast; male has a small orange patch on the upper breast. Endemic to Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Frugivore of figs and small fruits. Least Concern.