Adamawa Turtle-dove vs Sumatran Green-pigeon
Streptopelia hypopyrrha compared with Treron oxyurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Adamawa Turtle-dove | Sumatran Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia hypopyrrha | Treron oxyurus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 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.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Sumatran 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.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Sumatran Green-pigeon (Treron oxyurus), 32 cm. Brilliant green with a pointed tail; male has a purple mantle patch. Endemic to Sumatra and Java, inhabiting montane forest from 700 to 2,400 m elevation. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest berries. Vulnerable owing to rapid deforestation across its restricted range.