Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Columba malherbii compared with Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba malherbii | Columba unicincta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 308.5 g (10.88 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. 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
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as Near Threatened.
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.