Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula whartoni verglichen mit Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ducula whartoni | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 50,2 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 570,8333333333334 g (20.14 oz) | — |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon only
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Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon
Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni), 45 cm. Dark slate-green overall; heavier and darker than relatives. Endemic to Christmas Island (Australia). Inhabits primary rainforest. Frugivore, key seed disperser for the island. Least Concern; protected within National Park.
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.