Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Raiatea Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ptilinopus chrysogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Raiatea Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ptilinopus chrysogaster |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 27.4 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Endangered
Raiatea Fruit-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.
Raiatea Fruit-dove
Raiatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chrysogaster), 21 cm. Green with a golden-yellow belly and a white head; endemic to the Society Islands (Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora). Inhabits dense montane forest. Frugivore. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators.