Seychelles Blue-pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Alectroenas pulcherrimus compared with Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Blue-pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas pulcherrimus | Columba unicincta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 165.0 g (5.82 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
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.
Conservation Status
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Seychelles Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus), 25 cm. Brilliant cobalt-blue body with silvery-white head and red facial wattles; tail blue. Endemic to the Seychelles granitic islands. Inhabits native forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and protected within Seychelles.
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.