Timor Imperial-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Ducula cineracea compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Timor Imperial-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula cineracea | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 507.19 g (17.89 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Timor 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
Timor Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Timor Imperial-pigeon
Timor Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cineracea), 40 cm. Pale grey throughout with dark metallic green flight feathers. Endemic to Timor-Leste and Wetar Island, Indonesia. Inhabits primary montane forest above 600 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small range and ongoing habitat degradation.
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.