Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Carunculated Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus granulifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Carunculated Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus granulifrons |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 136.5 g (4.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| 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.
Carunculated Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Carunculated 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
Carunculated 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.
Carunculated Fruit-dove
Carunculated Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons), 22 cm. Named for fleshy caruncles at the bill base; green with a pale grey head. Endemic to Obi Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; range confined to one island.