Lemon Dove vs Afep Pigeon
Aplopelia larvata compared with Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Dove | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplopelia larvata | Columba unicincta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Lemon Dove
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
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
Lemon Dove
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Lemon Dove
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Lemon Dove
Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.
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.