Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus porphyreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Pink-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 168.0 g (5.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| 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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Pink-headed 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
Pink-headed 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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Pink-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus), 21 cm. Unmistakable with a deep rose-pink head, white breast band and green body. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Java and Bali above 1,000 m. Frugivore taking small figs and berries. Near Threatened; restricted range and ongoing forest loss.