Afep Pigeon vs Spotted Imperial-pigeon
Columba unicincta مقارنةً بـ Ducula carola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Afep Pigeon | Spotted Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Columba unicincta | Ducula carola |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| الوزن | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 289,0 g (10.19 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
حالة الحفاظ
Afep Pigeon
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
Spotted Imperial-pigeon (Ducula carola), 40 cm. Dark green with white spotting on underparts and a pale grey head; endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Negros). Inhabits primary forest from lowlands to 1,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; severe Philippine deforestation.