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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Afep Pigeon
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Least Concern
Afep Pigeon
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Plumaje
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species
Afep Pigeon
Plumaje
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) — 36–40 cm. Dark slaty-grey; iridescent green-and-pink neck patch; dark undertail. Endemic to Tenerife and La Palma (Canary Islands) in dense laurel cloud forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to remnant laurisilva habitat. Closely related to White-tailed Laurel-pigeon.
Paloma del Camerún (Columba unicincta) — Paloma de los bosques tropicales de África central y occidental, desde Camerún hasta el Congo. Plumaje gris pizarra con un delicado collar en el cuello.
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Related Comparisons
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