Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Bare-eyed Pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Patagioenas corensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Bare-eyed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Patagioenas corensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 272.5 g (9.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing with bare-eyed warmth; rich carrying notes through dense tropical American forest canopy.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Araucanian Pigeon: dark gray; iridescent neck gloss; pale below; Andean South American pigeon; dark gray overall plumage
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.
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, pale grey-brown with conspicuous bare yellow-orange orbital skin, giving it a wide-eyed appearance. Restricted to arid coastal scrub and dry forests of northwestern Venezuela, Colombia, and the southern Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire). Feeds on seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.