Afep Pigeon vs Oriental Turtle-dove
Columba unicincta compared with Streptopelia orientalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Oriental Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Streptopelia orientalis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 35.3 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 234.83333333333334 g (8.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 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.
Oriental Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through dense tropical Asian forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Oriental Turtle-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
Oriental Turtle-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.
Oriental Turtle-dove
Robust dove, 30–35 cm, with rufous-brown scalloped upperparts, a black-and-white neck patch, grey crown, and vinaceous-pink breast. Widely distributed across Asia from Siberia to Japan, wintering south to Southeast Asia and South Asia. Inhabits open forest, farmland, and scrub. Granivore of seeds and grain. Least Concern.