Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Macropygia tenuirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Philippine Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Macropygia tenuirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 178.0 g (6.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant display call; distinctive carrying notes given from open perch in Australia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Blue-headed Wood-dove: blue-gray head; brown above; rufous-buff below; small; West African forest floor species; blue-gray head
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.
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 36–40 cm, with rufous-brown plumage, fine black barring on the back, and a long graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago in lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of small fruits, berries, and seeds. Common and widespread throughout the Philippines. Least Concern.