Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Caribbean Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Leptotila jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Caribbean Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Leptotila jamaicensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 161.18333333333334 g (5.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Caribbean Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Caribbean Dove
Plumage
Caribbean Dove: pale gray-brown; iridescent neck gloss; pale pink-buff below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; Caribbean endemic
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.
Caribbean Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a white forehead, pale grey head, and white underparts. Found in dry limestone forest and scrub on Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Andrew Island, and Yucatán (Mexico). Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits. Least Concern.