Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Philippine Collared-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Streptopelia dusumieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Philippine Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Streptopelia dusumieri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-dove.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Philippine Collared-dove
Amboyna Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Maluku islands endemic species
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.
Philippine Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown-grey with a rufous wash on the back, a black partial neck collar, and a pinkish breast. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Common and adaptable to disturbed habitats. Least Concern.