Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Burmese Collared-dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Streptopelia xanthocycla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Burmese Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Burmese Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Burmese Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Burmese Collared-dove
Indonesian Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Indonesian archipelago 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.
Burmese Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, similar to Eurasian Collared-dove but with a broader yellow orbital ring and slightly darker plumage. Endemic to Myanmar. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and cultivated land. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Formerly treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Collared-dove. Least Concern.