Enggano Cuckoo-Dove vs Sula Fruit-dove
Macropygia cinnamomea compared with Ramphiculus mangoliensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove | Sula Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropygia cinnamomea | Ramphiculus mangoliensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | — | 142.0 g (5.01 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.
Sula Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Sula 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
Sula 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.
Sula Fruit-dove
Sula Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus mangoliensis), 20 cm. Green above; male has a yellow breast and pinkish belly with a subtle purple nape wash. Endemic to the Sula Islands (Mangole, Taliabu) of Indonesia. Frugivore in primary and secondary lowland forest. Vulnerable due to limited range and forest clearance.