Spot-winged Pigeon vs African Collared-dove
Patagioenas maculosa comparé à Streptopelia roseogrisea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Spot-winged Pigeon | African Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Patagioenas maculosa | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 31,8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Poids | 347,0 g (12.24 oz) | 152,33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Spot-winged Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Spot-winged Pigeon
African Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Spot-winged Pigeon
Caribbean Pigeon: dark brown; rufous neck wash; pale below; Caribbean island pigeon; dark brown overall; vulnerable species
African Collared-dove
Ruddy Cuckoo-dove: rich rufous-brown above; plain buff below; long red-brown tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian species
About These Birds
Spot-winged Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.
African Collared-dove
Small dove, 26–29 cm, pale pinkish-grey with a black hindneck collar and white tail corners. Native to arid zones of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to Tanzania. The ancestor of the domesticated Barbary Dove (ring-necked dove). Granivore of grass seeds and small grains in dry savanna, farmland, and desert edge. Least Concern.