Andaman Woodpigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Columba palumboides compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Woodpigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba palumboides | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Andaman Woodpigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Woodpigeon
Andaman Woodpigeon: dark glossy above; pale gray below; iridescent neck gloss; Andaman Islands endemic large woodpigeon species
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Andaman Woodpigeon
Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides) — 40–43 cm. Large; dark grey-green; iridescent green neck; whitish underparts; heavy red bill. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in dense forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to its small island range.
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.