Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Red-eyed Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Streptopelia semitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Red-eyed Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Streptopelia semitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 210.33333333333334 g (7.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Red-eyed Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Red-eyed Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Red-eyed Dove
Timor Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; pale barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Timor island endemic 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.
Red-eyed Dove
Large dove, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with distinctive red orbital skin, a black and white partial neck collar, and a vinaceous-pink breast. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa, inhabiting forests, woodland edges, and gardens. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.