Afep Pigeon vs Torresian Imperial-pigeon

Columba unicincta verglichen mit Ducula spilorrhoa

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Afep Pigeon Torresian Imperial-pigeon
Wissenschaftlicher Name Columba unicincta Ducula spilorrhoa
Ordnung Columbiformes Columbiformes
Familie Columbidae Columbidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 42,2 cm (16.6 in) 48,2 cm (19.0 in)
Gewicht 401,5 g (14.16 oz) 459,3333333333333 g (16.20 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

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Torresian Imperial-pigeon only

Song & Call Comparison

Afep Pigeon

Gesang

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Afep Pigeon

Least Concern

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

How to Tell Them Apart

Afep Pigeon

Gefieder

Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

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.

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

Torresian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula spilorrhoa), 42 cm. White with black flight feathers and spots on the undertail coverts. Breeds colonially across northern Australia and New Guinea, making large seasonal migrations to feeding areas. Frugivore. Least Concern; millions breed annually.

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