Philippine Collared-dove vs African Collared-dove
Streptopelia dusumieri compared with Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Collared-dove | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia dusumieri | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 157.0 g (5.54 oz) | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-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
Philippine Collared-dove
African Collared-dove
About These Birds
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.
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.