Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Lined Quail-Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri compared with Zentrygon linearis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Lined Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Zentrygon linearis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 267.3333333333333 g (9.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Least Concern
Lined Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Lined Quail-Dove
Plumage
Lined Quail-Dove: black and white lined face pattern; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Venezuelan
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.
Lined Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, and fine dark streaking on the grey breast giving a 'lined' appearance. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent Colombia. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.