Torresian Imperial-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Ducula spilorrhoa compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Torresian Imperial-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula spilorrhoa | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 459.3333333333333 g (16.20 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Torresian Imperial-pigeon only
African Collared-dove only
Song & Call Comparison
Torresian 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
Torresian Imperial-pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Torresian Imperial-pigeon
Torresian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula spilorrhoa), 42 cm. White with black flight feathers and spots on the undertail coverts. Breeds colonially across northern Australia and New Guinea, making large seasonal migrations to feeding areas. Frugivore. Least Concern; millions breed annually.
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.