Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Ducula poliocephala compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula poliocephala | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 548.6 g (19.35 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pink-bellied 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
Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula poliocephala), 40 cm. Grey head and pink-washed underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte). Inhabits primary forest from lowlands to 1,500 m. Frugivore specialising in large fruits and nutmeg. Vulnerable.
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.