Afep Pigeon vs Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Columba unicincta compared with Treron seimundi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Yellow-vented Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Treron seimundi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 30.7 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 158.0 g (5.57 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.
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Yellow-vented 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
Yellow-vented Green-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.
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon (Treron seimundi), 28 cm. Green above with a grey head; diagnostic bright yellow vent contrasts with pale green underparts. Resident in lowland and foothill forest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Frugivore foraging in fig-laden canopy. Uncommon; sensitive to lowland forest loss.