Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Treron sphenurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Treron sphenurus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 209.5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
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.
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus), 33 cm. Robust green pigeon with a wedge-shaped tail; male shows a maroon mantle. Found across the Himalayas, China and Southeast Asian highlands up to 2,800 m. Highly frugivorous, preferring figs and nutmeg. Locally common in montane forests; tolerates some secondary growth.