Afep Pigeon vs Madagascar Green-pigeon
Columba unicincta comparé à Treron australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Madagascar Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Treron australis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 34,1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 216,66666666666666 g (7.64 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 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.
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Madagascar Green-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
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Madagascar Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange-yellow below; bare red orbital skin; Madagascar endemic
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.
Madagascar Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 28–32 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish underparts; male has a maroon mantle patch. Found in eastern Madagascar and Mayotte Island in forest, forest edge, and wooded areas. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.