Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Peruvian Pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Patagioenas oenops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Peruvian Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Patagioenas oenops |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 265.0 g (9.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
Pink Pigeon: pale pink overall; rufous-brown wings; white-tipped brown tail; red bill; Mauritius endemic; critically endangered pink
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.
Peruvian Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, vinaceous-grey with a pale greyish head and dark reddish-brown bare orbital skin. Endemic to the dry inter-Andean valleys and slopes of Peru and extreme northern Chile. Favours dry scrub, cactus, and thorn forest. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern but restricted range.