Spotted Imperial-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Ducula carola compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Imperial-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula carola | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 289.0 g (10.19 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Spotted Imperial-pigeon
Spotted Imperial-pigeon (Ducula carola), 40 cm. Dark green with white spotting on underparts and a pale grey head; endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Negros). Inhabits primary forest from lowlands to 1,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; severe Philippine deforestation.
African Collared-dove
Small dove, 26–29 cm, pale pinkish-grey with a black hindneck collar and white tail corners. Native to arid zones of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to Tanzania. The ancestor of the domesticated Barbary Dove (ring-necked dove). Granivore of grass seeds and small grains in dry savanna, farmland, and desert edge. Least Concern.