Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Vinaceous Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Streptopelia vinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Vinaceous Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Streptopelia vinacea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 27.3 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 105.66666666666667 g (3.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Vinaceous Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Andaman Islands. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Vinaceous Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Vinaceous Dove
Pheasant Cuckoo-dove: large; rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; New Guinea 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.
Vinaceous Dove
Medium dove, 25–27 cm, vinaceous-pinkish grey with a dark brown mantle, narrow black neck collar, and pale underparts. Found in the Sahel zone across West and East Africa from Gambia to Sudan, inhabiting dry savanna, thorn scrub, and farmland. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Least Concern.