Polynesian Imperial-pigeon vs Adamawa Turtle-dove
Ducula aurorae comparé à Streptopelia hypopyrrha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Polynesian Imperial-pigeon | Adamawa Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula aurorae | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 46,8 cm (18.4 in) | 34,6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Poids | 507,2 g (17.89 oz) | 161,0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
Adamawa Turtle-dove only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Spotted Dove: brown above; white-spotted black neck collar; pale below; brown wings with pale spots; common Asian dove species
About These Birds
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae), 43 cm. Pale grey-white head and underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Maupiti) of French Polynesia. Inhabits montane and lowland forest. Endangered; heavy hunting and introduced predators have caused steep decline.
Adamawa Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.