Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Mariana Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus roseicapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Mariana Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus roseicapilla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 24.5 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 92.0 g (3.25 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.
Mariana Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Mariana 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
Mariana 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.
Mariana Fruit-dove
Mariana Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla), 23 cm. Vivid green body, rose-red cap and white to pale yellow underparts; endemic to the Mariana Islands. Inhabits native limestone forest. Frugivore. Endangered; extirpated from Guam by invasive brown treesnakes and now restricted to northern Mariana islands.