Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Reinwardtoena crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Crested Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Reinwardtoena crassirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian open terrain.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Flock Bronzewing: blue-gray above; white below; iridescent blue-green wing spots; bare red facial skin; Australian nomadic 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.
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 42–47 cm, rufous-brown with a bold frontal crest, grey head, and long barred tail. Confined to the Solomon Islands where it inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of forest fruits. Its prominent crest distinguishes it from other Reinwardtoena species. Least Concern.