Afep Pigeon vs Bare-eyed Pigeon
Columba unicincta compared with Patagioenas corensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Bare-eyed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Patagioenas corensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 272.5 g (9.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 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.
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing with bare-eyed warmth; rich carrying notes through dense tropical American forest canopy.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
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
Bare-eyed Pigeon
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.
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, pale grey-brown with conspicuous bare yellow-orange orbital skin, giving it a wide-eyed appearance. Restricted to arid coastal scrub and dry forests of northwestern Venezuela, Colombia, and the southern Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire). Feeds on seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.