African Collared-dove vs Taiwan Green-pigeon
Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Treron formosae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Collared-dove | Taiwan Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia roseogrisea | Treron formosae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) | 221.5 g (7.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Taiwan Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
African Collared-dove
Taiwan Green-pigeon
About These Birds
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.
Taiwan Green-pigeon
Taiwan Green-pigeon (Treron formosae), 35 cm. Endemic to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. Bright green with an orange-tinted breast in males and a distinctive white belly. Occupies montane broadleaf forest between 500 and 2,500 m. Frugivore feeding mainly on figs and lauraceous fruits. Near Threatened.