Spice Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula myristicivora comparé à Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Spice Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula myristicivora | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,2 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Poids | 535,0 g (18.87 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Spice Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Spice Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Spice Imperial-pigeon
Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-pink head; specialises in nutmeg seeds. Found on islands of the Banda Sea and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore; key nutmeg disperser. Near Threatened.
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.