Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus superbus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Eastern Superb Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus superbus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | — | 117.25 g (4.14 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.
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Eastern Superb 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
Eastern Superb 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.
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus), 22 cm. One of the most colourful doves: male has purple crown, green back, orange breast band and black lower breast. Ranges from the Moluccas through New Guinea to northeastern Australia and Solomon Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; wide range.