Afep Pigeon vs Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Macropygia modiglianii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Barusan Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Macropygia modiglianii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| 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.
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-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
Barusan Cuckoo-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.
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–36 cm, rufous-brown with finely barred upperparts and a long, graduated tail. Confined to the Batu Islands (North Pagai, South Pagai, Siberut, and Sipora) off the coast of West Sumatra. Inhabits forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Near Threatened due to forest clearance.