African Collared-dove vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Treron sanctithomae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Collared-dove Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Scientific Name Streptopelia roseogrisea Treron sanctithomae
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 31.8 cm (12.5 in) 34.1 cm (13.4 in)
Weight 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) 205.0 g (7.23 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-2 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Collared-dove only

Sao Tome Green-pigeon only

Song & Call Comparison

African Collared-dove

Song

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Collared-dove

Endangered

Sao Tome 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.

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.

More Birds to Explore