Afep Pigeon vs Sunda Collared-dove
Columba unicincta compared with Streptopelia bitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Sunda Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Streptopelia bitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Sunda Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Sunda Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Sunda Collared-dove
Barred Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian forest cuckoo-dove
About These Birds
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.
Sunda Collared-dove
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, brown with a pale grey head, two black neck collars (one partial, one full), and a pinkish breast. Native to the Lesser Sunda Islands, Philippines, and adjacent Indonesian islands. Inhabits open forest, scrub, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Often domesticated across its range. Least Concern.