Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Ptilinopus mercierii comparé à Treron sphenurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ptilinopus mercierii | Treron sphenurus |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 34,1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Poids | — | 209,5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
Aucun(e)
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
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.
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus), 33 cm. Robust green pigeon with a wedge-shaped tail; male shows a maroon mantle. Found across the Himalayas, China and Southeast Asian highlands up to 2,800 m. Highly frugivorous, preferring figs and nutmeg. Locally common in montane forests; tolerates some secondary growth.