Afep Pigeon vs Sumba Green-pigeon
Columba unicincta comparé à Treron teysmannii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Sumba Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Treron teysmannii |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 31,4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 166,0 g (5.86 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.
Sumba Green-pigeon
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Sumba 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
Sumba Green-pigeon
Sumba Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Sumba island endemic; orange-yellow breast in males
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.
Sumba Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 23–26 cm, entirely green with a yellowish wash on the breast; male has a small orange patch on the upper breast. Endemic to Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Frugivore of figs and small fruits. Least Concern.