Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Nesoenas rodericanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Rodrigues Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Nesoenas rodericanus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| 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
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
African Mourning-dove: gray-blue; black half-collar; pale orange-buff below; pink orbital ring; East African woodland dove
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.
Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.