Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Claret-breasted Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ptilinopus viridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Claret-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ptilinopus viridis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 115.5 g (4.07 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.
Claret-breasted Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Claret-breasted 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
Claret-breasted 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.
Claret-breasted Fruit-dove
Claret-breasted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus viridis), 19 cm. Claret-red breast band on a green body with a yellow belly; found in the Moluccas and western Papuan islands. Inhabits primary forest from sea level to 1,000 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across its Wallacean range.