Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Sunda Collared-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Streptopelia bitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Sunda Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Streptopelia bitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sunda Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sunda Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sunda Collared-dove
Barred Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian forest cuckoo-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.
Sunda Collared-dove
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, brown with a pale grey head, two black neck collars (one partial, one full), and a pinkish breast. Native to the Lesser Sunda Islands, Philippines, and adjacent Indonesian islands. Inhabits open forest, scrub, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Often domesticated across its range. Least Concern.