Afep Pigeon vs Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Zentrygon goldmani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Russet-crowned Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Zentrygon goldmani |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 258.0 g (9.10 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.
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Russet-crowned Quail-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
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove: iridescent rufous-copper crown; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Panama
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.
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 24–28 cm, with brown upperparts, a distinctive russet-crowned head, white facial stripe, and pale grey underparts. Inhabits humid montane forest in Darién (Panama) and northwestern Colombia. Poorly known terrestrial forager. Least Concern.