Mauritius Blue-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Alectroenas nitidissimus dibandingkan dengan Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Mauritius Blue-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Alectroenas nitidissimus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Ordo | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famili | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Status Konservasi | Extinct | Extinct |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | — | — |
| Berat | 195,21 g (6.89 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Status Konservasi
Extinct
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
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.