African Collared-dove vs European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Streptopelia turtur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Collared-dove | European Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia roseogrisea | Streptopelia turtur |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) | 127.5 g (4.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Collared-dove only
European Turtle-dove only
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.
European Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
African Collared-dove
European Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
African Collared-dove
Ruddy Cuckoo-dove: rich rufous-brown above; plain buff below; long red-brown tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian species
European Turtle-dove
Vinaceous Dove: vinaceous-pink below; gray-blue above; black half-collar; pale wing coverts; Sahelian African dove species
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.
European Turtle-dove
Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.