Madagascar Turtle-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Nesoenas picturatus comparé à Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Madagascar Turtle-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Nesoenas picturatus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 33,2 cm (13.1 in) | — |
| Poids | 171,33333333333334 g (6.04 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Madagascar Turtle-dove only
Aucun(e)
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Statut de conservation
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 26–30 cm, pinkish-grey with brown wings, a black-and-white neck patch, and reddish legs. Found on Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, inhabiting forest edge, scrub, and cultivated areas. Granivore and frugivore feeding on seeds and berries on or near the ground. Least Concern.
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.