Chilean Pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Patagioenas araucana comparé à Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Chilean Pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Patagioenas araucana | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,0 cm (16.5 in) | — |
| Poids | 270,0 g (9.52 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Chilean Pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Chilean Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality typical of Mascarene island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Statut de conservation
Chilean Pigeon
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Chilean Pigeon
Plumbeous Pigeon: plumbeous gray overall; iridescent neck gloss; dark flight feathers; South American forest pigeon; gray plumage
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Chilean Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–35 cm, dark brownish-grey with a vinaceous-pink breast and a pale grey head. Endemic to the temperate forests and woodland edges of Chile and adjacent Argentina, including the Araucaria (monkey-puzzle) forest zone. Frugivore and granivore feeding on Araucaria seeds, berries, and fruits. 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.