Buru Mountain-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps mada compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buru Mountain-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps mada | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.3 cm (17.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Buru 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
Buru Mountain-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Buru 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
Buru Mountain-pigeon
Buru Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps mada), 35 cm. Dark grey with chestnut underparts; endemic to Buru Island, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 700 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to one island with ongoing logging pressure.
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.