Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Black Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Turacoena modesta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Black Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Turacoena modesta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 340.0 g (11.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Black Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Asian bar-shouldered forest edge. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Black Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Black Cuckoo-Dove
Partridge Pigeon: brown; black-and-white facial markings; bare red or yellow facial skin; Australian ground-dwelling 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.
Black Cuckoo-Dove
Medium cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, uniformly dark blackish-brown or sooty black with minimal markings and a long graduated tail. Endemic to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of small fruits. Least Concern.