Rock Pigeon vs Philippine Collared-dove
Columba livia compared with Streptopelia dusumieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rock Pigeon | Philippine Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba livia | Streptopelia dusumieri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 300.0 g (10.58 oz) | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | Seeds, grain, fruit, and human food scraps. Primarily a ground feeder. Feral birds are heavily … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Rock Pigeon
Originally cliff-nesting in Mediterranean regions. Now the quintessential urban bird, inhabiting cities worldwide on every continent.
Song & Call Comparison
Rock Pigeon
Soft, rhythmic cooing 'roo-c'too-coo' repeated multiple times, with emphasis on second syllable. Male courtship coo is deeper and more persistent. Wing-clapping on takeoff is loud.
Philippine Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-dove.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rock Pigeon
Native to Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feral populations on every continent except Antarctica.
Philippine Collared-dove
Conservation Status
Rock Pigeon
Philippine Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Rock Pigeon
Wild-type has a blue-grey body with iridescent green and purple neck feathers, two black wing bars, and a white rump. Feral populations show enormous color variation.
Slender dark bill with a white fleshy cere at the base
Philippine Collared-dove
Amboyna Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Maluku islands endemic species
About These Birds
Rock Pigeon
The rock pigeon is the ancestor of all domestic pigeon breeds and one of the most abundant birds in cities worldwide. Pigeons have served humans as messengers, food, and subjects for scientific research — their homing ability and vision have been studied extensively. Darwin's study of pigeon breeding contributed to his theory of evolution.
Philippine Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown-grey with a rufous wash on the back, a black partial neck collar, and a pinkish breast. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Common and adaptable to disturbed habitats. Least Concern.