Afep Pigeon vs European Turtle-dove
Columba unicincta compared with Streptopelia turtur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | European Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Streptopelia turtur |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 127.5 g (4.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 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.
European Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
European Turtle-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
European Turtle-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.
European Turtle-dove
Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.