Enggano Imperial-pigeon vs Adamawa Turtle-dove
Ducula oenothorax compared with Streptopelia hypopyrrha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Enggano Imperial-pigeon | Adamawa Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula oenothorax | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.7 cm (18.8 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 545.0 g (19.22 oz) | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Enggano Imperial-pigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Enggano Imperial-pigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
About These Birds
Enggano Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oenothorax), 40 cm. Dark green with a maroon breast; pale grey head. Endemic to Enggano Island, off southwestern Sumatra, Indonesia. Inhabits primary coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to one small island.
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.