Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Madagascar Turtle-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Nesoenas picturatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Madagascar Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Nesoenas picturatus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 171.33333333333334 g (6.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Madagascar Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Madagascar Turtle-dove
White-winged Collared-dove: pale gray-brown; black half-collar; large white wing patches; pale below; East African species; white wing
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.
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 26–30 cm, pinkish-grey with brown wings, a black-and-white neck patch, and reddish legs. Found on Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, inhabiting forest edge, scrub, and cultivated areas. Granivore and frugivore feeding on seeds and berries on or near the ground. Least Concern.