Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Macropygia mackinlayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Macropygia mackinlayi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 29.7 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 86.8 g (3.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant cooing; carrying notes given from open rocky terrain in Australia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
New Britain Bronzewing: iridescent bronze-green wings; gray head; pink breast; bare red facial skin; New Britain island 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.
Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
Medium cuckoo-dove, 30–33 cm, pale buff-brown with dark spots across the breast, a rufous back, and a long tail. Inhabits secondary growth and forest edge on the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Frugivore of small fruits and berries. Least Concern.