Afep Pigeon vs Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Columba unicincta comparé à Ducula brenchleyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Ducula brenchleyi |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 43,2 cm (17.0 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 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.
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
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
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
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.
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula brenchleyi), 38 cm. Dark green upperparts with rich chestnut-brown underparts; grey head. Endemic to the Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by logging and hunting.