Afep Pigeon vs New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Columba unicincta comparé à Ducula goliath
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Ducula goliath |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 58,6 cm (23.1 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 782,6 g (27.61 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.
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
New Caledonian 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
New Caledonian 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.
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath), 55 cm. Largest living pigeon; dark metallic green upperparts, pale grey head and reddish-maroon underparts. Endemic to New Caledonia's main island (Grande Terre). Inhabits dense humid forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to shrinking native forest.