Polynesian Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula aurorae verglichen mit Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Polynesian Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ducula aurorae | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Extinct |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 46,8 cm (18.4 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 507,2 g (17.89 oz) | — |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae), 43 cm. Pale grey-white head and underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Maupiti) of French Polynesia. Inhabits montane and lowland forest. Endangered; heavy hunting and introduced predators have caused steep decline.
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.