Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Great Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Reinwardtoena reinwardti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Great Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Reinwardtoena reinwardti |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 47.6 cm (18.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 240.0 g (8.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Great Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open Australian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Great Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Great Cuckoo-Dove
Common Bronzewing: brown above; iridescent wing patches; white supercilium; buff-white below; Australian dove; metallic wing patches
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.
Great Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 45–50 cm, with rufous-brown upperparts, a pale grey head and breast, and a very long, broadly barred tail. Found in lowland and hill forests of the Moluccas, New Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of large forest fruits. Impressive size makes it one of the largest cuckoo-doves. Least Concern.