Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ptilinopus porphyreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Pink-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 168.0 g (5.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Pink-headed 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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Pink-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus), 21 cm. Unmistakable with a deep rose-pink head, white breast band and green body. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Java and Bali above 1,000 m. Frugivore taking small figs and berries. Near Threatened; restricted range and ongoing forest loss.