Lemon Dove vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Aplopelia larvata compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Dove | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplopelia larvata | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Lemon Dove
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Lemon Dove
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Lemon Dove
White-crowned Pigeon: dark gray-blue; brilliant white crown; iridescent neck; pale below; Caribbean species; white crown striking
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Lemon Dove
Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.
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.