Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Macropygia modiglianii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Barusan Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Macropygia modiglianii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove: brown above; iridescent green wing spots; pink breast; small; African forest floor species; green spots
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.
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–36 cm, rufous-brown with finely barred upperparts and a long, graduated tail. Confined to the Batu Islands (North Pagai, South Pagai, Siberut, and Sipora) off the coast of West Sumatra. Inhabits forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Near Threatened due to forest clearance.