Barking Imperial-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Ducula latrans compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barking Imperial-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula latrans | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.2 cm (18.2 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 365.1 g (12.88 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Barking 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
Barking Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Barking Imperial-pigeon
Barking Imperial-pigeon (Ducula latrans), 44 cm. Named for its deep, dog-like call. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-brown underparts. Endemic to Fiji. Inhabits primary and secondary forest from sea level to 1,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common in Fiji.
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.