Yellow-eyed Pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Columba eversmanni compared with Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-eyed Pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba eversmanni | Columba unicincta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 200.25 g (7.06 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-eyed Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open European woodland 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
Yellow-eyed Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-eyed Pigeon
Yellow-eyed Pigeon: pale blue-gray; yellow eye-ring; pinkish-white below; subtle plumage; Central Asian vulnerable pigeon species
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Yellow-eyed Pigeon
Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni) — 28–32 cm. Small; pale grey; yellow orbital skin and eye; faint green neck gloss. Inhabits arid steppe, farmland, and open woodland from Central Asia to northwest China. Granivore; migratory; declining due to agricultural intensification. Vulnerable.
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.