Nilgiri Woodpigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Columba elphinstonii compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nilgiri Woodpigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba elphinstonii | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.5 cm (16.3 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 379.0 g (13.37 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Indonesian forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Nilgiri Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale gray below; orange-red bill; South Indian endemic; chequered neck
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii) — 38–42 cm. Dark brown above; grey head; white-and-chequered neck patch; vinous underparts. Endemic to the Western Ghats, India, in dense Shola forest at 500–2,500 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to isolated hilltop forests.
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.