Silvery Pigeon vs Seram Mountain-pigeon
Columba argentina comparé à Gymnophaps stalkeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Silvery Pigeon | Seram Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba argentina | Gymnophaps stalkeri |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 46,9 cm (18.5 in) | 40,4 cm (15.9 in) |
| Poids | 330,0 g (11.64 oz) | 334,0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Silvery Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Statut de conservation
Silvery Pigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Silvery Pigeon
Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species
Seram Mountain-pigeon
About These Birds
Silvery Pigeon
Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Seram Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps stalkeri), 35 cm. Similar to Buru Mountain-pigeon; dark grey with rufous-chestnut underparts. Endemic to Seram Island, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 900 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; island endemic dependent on intact highland forest.