Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Picazuro Pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Patagioenas picazuro
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Picazuro Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Patagioenas picazuro |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 320.0 g (11.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Picazuro Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Picazuro Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Picazuro Pigeon
Band-tailed Pigeon: blue-gray; white neck crescent; yellow-tipped bill; dark tail band; pale gray terminal band; North American
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.
Picazuro Pigeon
Large, conspicuous pigeon, 33–38 cm, pale grey-brown with white-edged wing feathers forming a scaled pattern and a red orbital ring. One of South America's commonest pigeons, widespread in open woodlands, cerrado, and agricultural land from Brazil to Argentina. Granivore of seeds and grains. Least Concern.