Afep Pigeon vs Buru Green-pigeon
Columba unicincta compared with Treron aromaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Buru Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Treron aromaticus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Buru Green-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
Buru Green-pigeon
Buru Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; males with orange breast; bare red-yellow orbital skin; Buru island endemic
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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm; male has a violet-tinged head and orange breast wash; female is plain green. Endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.