Afep Pigeon vs Socorro Dove
Columba unicincta compared with Zenaida graysoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Afep Pigeon | Socorro Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba unicincta | Zenaida graysoni |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct in the Wild |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Socorro Dove
Conservation Status
Afep Pigeon
Socorro Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Socorro Dove
Socorro Dove: extinct in wild; rufous-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; Socorro island Mexico; captive only now
About These Birds
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.
Socorro Dove
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, similar to Mourning Dove but larger with more rufous coloration. Endemic to Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. Extinct in the Wild since approximately 1972 following feral sheep and cat introductions; captive breeding programme underway with ongoing reintroduction efforts. Extinct in the Wild.