Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Tolima Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Leptotila conoveri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Tolima Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Leptotila conoveri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 154.5 g (5.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Tolima Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Tolima Dove
Tolima Dove: brown above; pale below; bare red orbital skin; long tail; Tolima Colombia endemic; endangered; very restricted range
About These Birds
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.
Tolima Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, brown above with a grey head and pale underparts. Restricted to the Western Andes of Colombia in the department of Tolima. Inhabits humid montane forest. Poorly known and rarely observed. Endangered due to ongoing deforestation in its tiny restricted range.