Afep Pigeon vs Red-eyed Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Streptopelia semitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Red-eyed Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Streptopelia semitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 210.33333333333334 g (7.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| 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.
Red-eyed Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Red-eyed Dove
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
Red-eyed Dove
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.
Red-eyed Dove
Large dove, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with distinctive red orbital skin, a black and white partial neck collar, and a vinaceous-pink breast. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa, inhabiting forests, woodland edges, and gardens. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.