Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Ring-necked Dove
Ptilinopus mercierii comparé à Streptopelia capicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Ring-necked Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ptilinopus mercierii | Streptopelia capicola |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 30,2 cm (11.9 in) |
| Poids | — | 144,66666666666666 g (5.10 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ring-necked Dove
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ring-necked Dove
About These Birds
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.
Ring-necked Dove
Medium dove, 26–28 cm, pale grey-brown with a black hindneck collar and a pinkish breast. Extremely common across sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa, in open woodland, savanna, and farmland. Granivore of seeds and grain. Familiar garden bird throughout its range and one of Africa's most abundant doves. Least Concern.