African Collared-dove vs Andaman Green-pigeon
Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Treron chloropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Collared-dove | Andaman Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia roseogrisea | Treron chloropterus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 34.4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 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.
Andaman Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
African Collared-dove
Andaman Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
African Collared-dove
Andaman Green-pigeon
Andaman Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange breast in males; bare red facial skin; Andaman endemic; dimorphic
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.
Andaman Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm, predominantly green with olive-yellow underparts; male has a small orange throat patch. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.