Stephan's Dove vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Chalcophaps stephani compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stephan's Dove | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps stephani | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 122.0 g (4.30 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Stephan's Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American and Caribbean terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Stephan's Dove
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Stephan's Dove
Timor Dove: brown; barred underparts; bare blue orbital skin; Timor island endemic dove; similar barred pattern; island species
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Stephan's Dove
Small dove, 24–26 cm, with emerald-green upperparts, a dark chestnut-brown head without a grey cap, and pinkish underparts. Endemic to New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting lowland and hill rainforest. Granivore and frugivore 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.