Afep Pigeon vs Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Columba unicincta compared with Ducula galeata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Ducula galeata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
About These Birds
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.
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.