Western Crowned-pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Goura cristata compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Crowned-pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goura cristata | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 71.1 cm (28.0 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 2100.0 g (74.08 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Western Crowned-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
Western Crowned-pigeon
African Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Western Crowned-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Western Crowned-pigeon
Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.
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.