Flame-breasted Fruit-dove vs Adamawa Turtle-dove
Ramphiculus marchei compared with Streptopelia hypopyrrha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Flame-breasted Fruit-dove | Adamawa Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramphiculus marchei | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 326.5 g (11.52 oz) | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Adamawa Turtle-dove
About These Birds
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus marchei), 28 cm. Brilliant orange-red breast contrasts with green upperparts; endemic to the Philippines, found on Luzon and Polillo. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to severe Philippine deforestation.
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.