Adamawa Turtle-dove vs Taiwan Green-pigeon
Streptopelia hypopyrrha compared with Treron formosae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Adamawa Turtle-dove | Taiwan Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia hypopyrrha | Treron formosae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) | 221.5 g (7.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taiwan Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Taiwan Green-pigeon
About These Birds
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. 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.