Chatham Islands Pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Hemiphaga chathamensis compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chatham Islands Pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphaga chathamensis | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.4 cm (21.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 734.5 g (25.91 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
About These Birds
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Chatham Islands Pigeon / Parea (Hemiphaga chathamensis), 55 cm. Largest Hemiphaga; iridescent green-and-bronze with white underparts. Endemic to Pitt Island and southern Chatham Island (New Zealand). Inhabits temperate forest. Frugivore. Endangered; fewer than 600 individuals, recovering under intensive management.
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–35 cm, uniform warm cinnamon-rufous with minimal barring and a relatively short tail. Restricted to Enggano Island off the southwestern coast of Sumatra. Inhabits dense lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to extremely small range and ongoing forest loss on the island.