Seram Mountain-pigeon vs White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Petrophassa albipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | White-quilled Rock-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Petrophassa albipennis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 130.5 g (4.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with sapphire-like clarity in Caribbean forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
White-quilled Rock-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Maroon-chested Ground Dove: maroon-chestnut chest; gray head; brown above; iridescent wing spots; short tail; neotropical 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.
White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Small pigeon, 26–29 cm, brown streaked plumage with white (not chestnut) primary quills visible in flight. Restricted to rocky escarpments of the Kimberley region, Western Australia, including the Drysdale River National Park. Granivore of grass seeds and small grains. Least Concern.