Rodrigues Turtle-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Nesoenas rodericanus в сравнении с Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Rodrigues Turtle-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Nesoenas rodericanus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Отряд | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Семейство | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Extinct |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | — |
| Масса | — | — |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Охранный статус
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.
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.