Ecuadorian Ground Dove vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Columbina buckleyi compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ecuadorian Ground Dove | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columbina buckleyi | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 49.166666666666664 g (1.73 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of lowland tropical American forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Conservation Status
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove: iridescent rufous-copper crown; brown above; pale below; bare blue facial skin; South American forest
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Small dove, 15–18 cm, similar to Plain-breasted Ground Dove but with a narrower scaling on the breast and a slightly larger build. Restricted to open and semi-open habitats of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Granivore of seeds. 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.