Ruddy Pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Patagioenas subvinacea compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patagioenas subvinacea | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.3 cm (12.3 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ruddy Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Eurasian open woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
Ruddy Pigeon
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
Ruddy Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 27–30 cm, rich ruddy brown overall with a grey crown, vinaceous-pink underparts, and iridescent green gloss on the neck. Inhabits humid foothill and montane forests from Costa Rica through the Andes to Bolivia and northwest Brazil. Frugivore of forest berries and fruits. Least Concern.
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.