Speckled Woodpigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Columba hodgsonii compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Woodpigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba hodgsonii | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 308.5 g (10.88 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Speckled Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in Sri Lanka. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Speckled Woodpigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Speckled Woodpigeon
Speckled Woodpigeon: gray with white flecks; rufous-chestnut mantle; iridescent neck gloss; Himalayan forest woodpigeon species
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Speckled Woodpigeon
Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii) — 38–41 cm. Grey-brown with white spotting on wings and back; maroon breast; yellow eye; pale rump. Inhabits dense Himalayan and southern Chinese forest at 1,000–4,000 m. Frugivore; feeds on forest berries and seeds. Forms flocks outside the breeding season.
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.