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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Woodpigeon
Chant
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Andaman Woodpigeon
Near Threatened
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Woodpigeon
Plumage
Andaman Woodpigeon: dark glossy above; pale gray below; iridescent neck gloss; Andaman Islands endemic large woodpigeon species
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Plumage
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides) — 40–43 cm. Large; dark grey-green; iridescent green neck; whitish underparts; heavy red bill. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in dense forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to its small island range.
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.
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Related Comparisons
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