Afep Pigeon vs Lined Quail-Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Zentrygon linearis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Lined Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Zentrygon linearis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 267.3333333333333 g (9.43 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.
Lined Quail-Dove
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Lined 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
Lined Quail-Dove
Lined Quail-Dove: black and white lined face pattern; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Venezuelan
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.
Lined Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, and fine dark streaking on the grey breast giving a 'lined' appearance. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent Colombia. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.