Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Columba bollii compared with Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba bollii | Columba unicincta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.8 cm (16.9 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 360.0 g (12.70 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) — 36–40 cm. Dark slaty-grey; iridescent green-and-pink neck patch; dark undertail. Endemic to Tenerife and La Palma (Canary Islands) in dense laurel cloud forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to remnant laurisilva habitat. Closely related to White-tailed Laurel-pigeon.
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.