Afep Pigeon vs Cloven-feathered Dove
Columba unicincta comparé à Drepanoptila holosericea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Cloven-feathered Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Drepanoptila holosericea |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 29,6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 202,5 g (7.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-2 |
| 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.
Cloven-feathered Dove
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Cloven-feathered 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
Cloven-feathered Dove
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.
Cloven-feathered Dove
Cloven-feathered Dove (Drepanoptila holosericea), 28 cm. Unusual dove with deeply notched outer primaries producing a distinctive wing-beat whistle. Green with a yellow-green belly and orange orbital ring. Endemic to New Caledonia. Inhabits humid native forest and maquis scrub. Frugivore. Near Threatened.