Afep Pigeon vs Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Columbina buckleyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Ecuadorian Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Columbina buckleyi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 49.166666666666664 g (1.73 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.
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of lowland tropical American forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Ecuadorian Ground 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
Ecuadorian Ground 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.
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Small dove, 15–18 cm, similar to Plain-breasted Ground Dove but with a narrower scaling on the breast and a slightly larger build. Restricted to open and semi-open habitats of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.