Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ptilinopus rarotongensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Rarotonga Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ptilinopus rarotongensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 24.9 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 97.6 g (3.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Near Threatened
Rarotonga 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.
Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis), 20 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Rarotonga and Atiu in the Cook Islands. Inhabits montane cloud forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by rats, habitat loss and introduced species.