Seram Mountain-pigeon vs Marquesas Ground Dove
Gymnophaps stalkeri comparé à Pampusana rubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Seram Mountain-pigeon | Marquesas Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnophaps stalkeri | Pampusana rubescens |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 40,4 cm (15.9 in) | — |
| Poids | 334,0 g (11.78 oz) | 60,0 g (2.12 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Endangered
Marquesas Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Seram Mountain-pigeon
Marquesas Ground Dove
Plumage
Marquesas Ground Dove: pale rufous-brown above; pale buff below; bare facial skin; Marquesas islands endemic; endangered
About These Birds
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.
Marquesas Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 19–21 cm, with warm rufous-brown plumage and paler underparts. Formerly occurred across the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Extinct; last confirmed in the early 20th century; eliminated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss throughout the archipelago.