Afep Pigeon vs Zebra Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Geopelia striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Zebra Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Geopelia striata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 61.0 g (2.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Zebra Dove
Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Zebra Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Zebra Dove
About These Birds
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.
Zebra Dove
Small dove, 20–23 cm, finely barred brown and grey all over with a small blue-grey face and a long slender tail. Native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia; widely introduced to Hawaii, Tanzania, and elsewhere. Inhabits open scrub, gardens, and paddy fields. Granivore of tiny seeds and millet. Least Concern.