Afep Pigeon vs Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Columba unicincta comparé à Ptilinopus porphyreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Pink-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 29,0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 168,0 g (5.93 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-3 |
| 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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Pink-headed Fruit-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
Pink-headed Fruit-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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Pink-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus), 21 cm. Unmistakable with a deep rose-pink head, white breast band and green body. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Java and Bali above 1,000 m. Frugivore taking small figs and berries. Near Threatened; restricted range and ongoing forest loss.