Papuan Mountain-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps albertisii compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Papuan Mountain-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps albertisii | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
About These Birds
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Papuan Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii), 35 cm. Robust montane pigeon; dark sooty-grey with a chestnut belly. Found in primary montane forest of New Guinea from 1,200 to 3,600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in upper montane and subalpine forest.
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–35 cm, uniform warm cinnamon-rufous with minimal barring and a relatively short tail. Restricted to Enggano Island off the southwestern coast of Sumatra. Inhabits dense lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to extremely small range and ongoing forest loss on the island.