Afep Pigeon vs Negros Fruit-dove
Columba unicincta comparado con Ptilinopus arcanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Afep Pigeon | Negros Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Columba unicincta | Ptilinopus arcanus |
| Orden | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familia | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 20,0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Peso | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 85,9 g (3.03 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 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.
Negros Fruit-dove
Estado de conservación
Afep Pigeon
Negros Fruit-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
Negros Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Afep 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.
Negros Fruit-dove
Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus), 20 cm. Known from a single specimen collected on Negros Island, Philippines, in 1953. Plumage details suggest affinity with black-naped fruit-doves. May be Extinct; no confirmed sightings in over 70 years. Deforestation has destroyed virtually all Negros lowland forest.