African Collared-dove vs Buru Green-pigeon
Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Treron aromaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Collared-dove | Buru Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia roseogrisea | Treron aromaticus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| 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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
African Collared-dove
Buru Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
African Collared-dove
Buru Green-pigeon
Buru Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; males with orange breast; bare red-yellow orbital skin; Buru island endemic
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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm; male has a violet-tinged head and orange breast wash; female is plain green. Endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.