Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Pallid Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Leptotila pallida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Pallid Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Leptotila pallida |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 143.0 g (5.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pallid Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with pallid tone; pure notes typical of arid South American open dry rocky terrain.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pallid Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pallid Dove
Pallid Dove: pale sandy-buff overall; pale gray head; barely visible facial markings; bare red orbital skin; Pacific slope species
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.
Pallid Dove
Medium dove, 25–28 cm, pale brown above with a very pale grey-white head, giving an overall washed-out, pale appearance. Found in humid lowland Pacific forest from Colombia to Ecuador. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.