Victoria Crowned-pigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Goura victoria compared with Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Victoria Crowned-pigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goura victoria | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.1 cm (27.6 in) | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 2669.0 g (94.15 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Victoria Crowned-pigeon: massive; brilliant blue-gray; spectacular white-tipped lace crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; largest dove
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
World's largest pigeon, 73–75 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a deep maroon breast, and the most spectacular crest of any pigeon: a fan of upright blue- grey lacy plumes tipped in white. Inhabits lowland rainforest of northern New Guinea and Biak Island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to heavy hunting pressure and deforestation.
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.