Sula Fruit-dove vs African Collared-dove
Ramphiculus mangoliensis compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sula Fruit-dove | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramphiculus mangoliensis | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sula Fruit-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
Sula Fruit-dove
African Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Sula Fruit-dove
African Collared-dove
Ruddy Cuckoo-dove: rich rufous-brown above; plain buff below; long red-brown tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian species
About These Birds
Sula Fruit-dove
Sula Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus mangoliensis), 20 cm. Green above; male has a yellow breast and pinkish belly with a subtle purple nape wash. Endemic to the Sula Islands (Mangole, Taliabu) of Indonesia. Frugivore in primary and secondary lowland forest. Vulnerable due to limited range and forest clearance.
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.