White-eared Brown-dove vs African Collared-dove
Phapitreron leucotis compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eared Brown-dove | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phapitreron leucotis | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-eared Brown-dove
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
White-eared Brown-dove
African Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Brown-dove
White-eared Brown-dove: brown above; white ear patch; pale below; iridescent neck gloss; Philippine endemic brown-dove
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
White-eared Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, dark brown with a white ear patch, iridescent purple neck feathers, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, widespread across forested lowlands and hills of Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Frugivore of small forest fruits. Common and adaptable. 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.