Afep Pigeon vs Philippine Green-pigeon
Columba unicincta verglichen mit Treron axillaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Afep Pigeon | Philippine Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Columba unicincta | Treron axillaris |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 31,0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 190,325 g (6.71 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | -- |
| 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.
Philippine Green-pigeon
Erhaltungsstatus
Afep Pigeon
Philippine Green-pigeon
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
Philippine Green-pigeon
Philippine Green-pigeon: bright green; orange-yellow breast in males; bare red orbital skin; pale below; Philippine endemic; dimorphic
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.
Philippine Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has a bright orange breast contrasting with green upperparts; female is plain green. Endemic to the Philippines, distributed across Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.