Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Pale-vented Pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Patagioenas cayennensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Pale-vented Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Patagioenas cayennensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 36.1 cm (14.2 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 232.16666666666666 g (8.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pale-vented Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through African dry woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pale-vented Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Pale-vented Pigeon
Short-billed Pigeon: dark red-brown; iridescent neck gloss; short bill; pale below; Central-South American forest pigeon
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.
Pale-vented Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–31 cm, pale brownish-grey with a white or very pale vent and undertail-coverts contrasting with the body. Widespread in tropical South America from Mexico to Bolivia and central Brazil, favouring forest edges, riverine gallery forest, and savanna woodland. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.