Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Atoll Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus coralensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Atoll Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus coralensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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.
Atoll Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Atoll Fruit-dove
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
Atoll Fruit-dove
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.
Atoll Fruit-dove
Atoll Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus coralensis), 22 cm. Green with a grey head and orange-yellow underparts; endemic to the Tuamotu Archipelago atolls, French Polynesia. Inhabits low atoll vegetation including Pisonia and coconut. Frugivore. Vulnerable; sea-level rise threatens its atoll habitat.