Madagascar Blue-pigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Alectroenas madagascariensis compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Blue-pigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas madagascariensis | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 161.5 g (5.70 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Madagascar Blue-pigeon
Madagascar Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis), 28 cm. Deep cobalt-blue with bare red facial skin; tail blue-black. Endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits primary humid forest in the east and northwest. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest fruits. Near Threatened; declining with forest loss.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps stalkeri), 35 cm. Similar to Buru Mountain-pigeon; dark grey with rufous-chestnut underparts. Endemic to Seram Island, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 900 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; island endemic dependent on intact highland forest.