Afep Pigeon vs Micronesian Imperial-pigeon

Columba unicincta comparé à Ducula oceanica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Afep Pigeon Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Nom scientifique Columba unicincta Ducula oceanica
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 42,2 cm (16.6 in) 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
Poids 401,5 g (14.16 oz) 373,0 g (13.16 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Afep Pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Micronesian Imperial-pigeon only

Song & Call Comparison

Afep Pigeon

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Micronesian Imperial-pigeon

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Afep Pigeon

Vulnerable

Micronesian Imperial-pigeon

How to Tell Them Apart

Afep Pigeon

Plumage

Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall

Micronesian 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.

Micronesian Imperial-pigeon

Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica), 37 cm. Similar to Pacific Imperial-pigeon; grey-white head and underparts with dark green wings and a black tail band. Found across Micronesia from Palau to the Marshall Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.

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