Adamawa Turtle-dove vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Streptopelia hypopyrrha verglichen mit Treron sanctithomae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Adamawa Turtle-dove | Sao Tome Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Streptopelia hypopyrrha | Treron sanctithomae |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 34,6 cm (13.6 in) | 34,1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 161,0 g (5.68 oz) | 205,0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 1 |
| 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Erhaltungsstatus
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Sao Tome 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.