Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Common Bronzewing
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Phaps chalcoptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Common Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Phaps chalcoptera |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 39.6 cm (15.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 341.25 g (12.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove only
None
Common Bronzewing only
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Common Bronzewing
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Common Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
Common Bronzewing
Scaled Dove: pale brown; black-edged scaly pattern; long pointed tail; rufous wing patches; South American dove; scaled pattern
About These Birds
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.
Common Bronzewing
Medium-large pigeon, 30–36 cm, brown with iridescent bronze, green, and purple wing patches and a pale forehead. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, mallee, and coastal heath. Granivore of seeds and succulent plant material. Visits waterholes regularly. One of Australia's most common native pigeons. Least Concern.