Topknot Pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Lopholaimus antarcticus compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Topknot Pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopholaimus antarcticus | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 517.25 g (18.25 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Topknot 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
Topknot Pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Topknot Pigeon
Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus), 44 cm. Large grey pigeon with a unique double reddish-brown crest. Endemic to rainforests of eastern Australia. Undertakes large nomadic movements following fruiting events. Frugivore; key seed disperser of rainforest trees. Near Threatened; heavily hunted historically.
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.