Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ptilinopus superbus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Eastern Superb Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ptilinopus superbus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 117.25 g (4.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Eastern Superb 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.
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus), 22 cm. One of the most colourful doves: male has purple crown, green back, orange breast band and black lower breast. Ranges from the Moluccas through New Guinea to northeastern Australia and Solomon Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; wide range.