Red-moustached Fruit-dove vs Palau Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus mercierii comparé à Ptilinopus pelewensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Red-moustached Fruit-dove | Palau Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ptilinopus mercierii | Ptilinopus pelewensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 25,6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Poids | — | 93,0 g (3.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Least Concern
Palau Fruit-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.
Palau Fruit-dove
Palau Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis), 20 cm. Green with an orange forehead patch, rose-pink breast and white belly; endemic to Palau. Inhabits primary and secondary forest at all elevations. Frugivore. Least Concern; still common in Palau's well-forested interior.