Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Macropygia rufipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Andaman Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Macropygia rufipennis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 257.5 g (9.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant cooing; carrying notes given from open Australian dry woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Emerald Dove: brilliant iridescent green wings; gray head; pink-red breast; white shoulder patch; Australian-Asian dove; vivid green
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.
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with rufous-chestnut wings and minimal barring on the back. Restricted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits dense tropical forest. Frugivore of small fruits and berries. Least Concern.