Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Ramphiculus marchei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Flame-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Ramphiculus marchei |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 326.5 g (11.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Vulnerable
Flame-breasted 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.
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus marchei), 28 cm. Brilliant orange-red breast contrasts with green upperparts; endemic to the Philippines, found on Luzon and Polillo. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to severe Philippine deforestation.