Seram Mountain-pigeon vs White-winged Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Zenaida asiatica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | White-winged Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Zenaida asiatica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 147.5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Seram Mountain-pigeon only
None
White-winged Dove only
Conservation Status
Seram Mountain-pigeon
White-winged Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove: gray-brown; large white wing patches visible in flight; rounded tail; blue orbital ring; North American 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.
White-winged Dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a white wing stripe conspicuous in flight, and a broad rounded tail with white tips. Common in southwestern USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northwestern South America in open and semi-arid habitats. Frugivore of cactus fruits and granivore of seeds. Least Concern.