Ryukyu Woodpigeon vs Adamawa Turtle-dove
Columba jouyi comparé à Streptopelia hypopyrrha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Ryukyu Woodpigeon | Adamawa Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba jouyi | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 34,6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Poids | — | 161,0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in West Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
Statut de conservation
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Ryukyu Woodpigeon: extinct; dark glossy above; iridescent neck; pale below; Ryukyu island endemic; extinct through hunting
Adamawa Turtle-dove
About These Birds
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Ryukyu Woodpigeon (Columba jouyi) — ~45 cm. Extinct. Inhabited the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Dark iridescent plumage with a white collar; related to Japanese Woodpigeon. Last confirmed record in the early 20th century. Extinct due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
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.