Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Sula Cuckoo-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Turacoena sulaensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Sula Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Turacoena sulaensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 208.6 g (7.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sula Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sula Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Sula Cuckoo-Dove
Spinifex Pigeon: rufous-orange; black-and-white facial pattern; long erect crest; bare red facial skin; Australian spinifex 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.
Sula Cuckoo-Dove
Medium cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, dark brownish-black overall with a bold white face patch. Restricted to the Sula Islands (Taliabu, Mangole, Sanana) in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to restricted range and forest clearance.