Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs West Peruvian Dove
Ptilinopus mercierii compared with Zenaida meloda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | West Peruvian Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus mercierii | Zenaida meloda |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 209.5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
West Peruvian Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
West Peruvian Dove
West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species
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.
West Peruvian Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, similar to White-winged Dove with a white wing stripe, but slightly paler and more olive-tinged. Restricted to the Pacific coast and dry valleys of Peru and Chile. Inhabits arid coastal scrub, desert edge, and agricultural areas. Granivore of seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.