Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ramphiculus epius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ramphiculus epius |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 33.7 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Maroon-chinned 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.
Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove
Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus epius), 22 cm. Distinctive maroon chin patch contrasts with green upperparts and yellow-orange underparts. Endemic to the Talaud and Sangihe Islands, Indonesia. Frugivore in lowland forest. Vulnerable; tiny range with active deforestation.